Southwest Engine Catches Fire
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Most of the press (and general public) have no idea what an engine surge is, while everyone knows what a fire is.
Factual reporting that says an engine surged and then explains what a surge is would require actual effort on the part of the media.
Factual reporting that says an engine surged and then explains what a surge is would require actual effort on the part of the media.
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One of the many reasons why we are paid the big bucks - taking something that looks horrific and death defying , and turning it into a standard return to departure airport. The fact that the " earth people " haven`t a clue as to what is happening is almost irrelevant , as long as they sit tight , buckle up , review their safety features card , follow the cabin crew`s instructions , and let the professionals get on with it. I could care less what the folks in the back think - the reason they`re getting home safe is because I want to get home safe. That said , well done crew.
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Salt Tribune reports SWA made an emergency landing return to Slat Lake City. SWA airlines reports that one of its a/c made an uneventful return landing to Salt Lake city.
I suppose the perspectives of the two spokespersons is different.
Of interest, does anyone know how long between the event and the return landing? When I have the info I'll let you know why I'm curious.
I suppose the perspectives of the two spokespersons is different.
Of interest, does anyone know how long between the event and the return landing? When I have the info I'll let you know why I'm curious.
The video shows classic compressor stalls. Nothing more or less. A jet engine is always on fire. A compressor stall simply blows a bit of the fire out the tailpipe each time it stalls.
That's probably the only way you are ever going to improve reporting standards.
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