Thomas Cook 757 'Loses wheel on take off'
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It was most definitely an A320 which was, at one stage, going to divert to Manchester.
A superb job by all concerned.
I think it's a little arrogant to expect everyone to know everything about aviation too. Not only do the media have to understand the subject themselves (and most of the "general" newsdesk staff don't obviously. They can't be an expert in everything they report on can they? And we all make mistakes. Especially when such information may come to the reporters 4th or 5th hand.) but they also have to print information and "stories" in a way the readership will understand and be entertained by.
A superb job by all concerned.
I think it's a little arrogant to expect everyone to know everything about aviation too. Not only do the media have to understand the subject themselves (and most of the "general" newsdesk staff don't obviously. They can't be an expert in everything they report on can they? And we all make mistakes. Especially when such information may come to the reporters 4th or 5th hand.) but they also have to print information and "stories" in a way the readership will understand and be entertained by.
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I had a 732 nosewheel come off years ago in Africa.
Normal landing...we didn't even know it fell off until the ramp guys started jumping up and down and pointing at the nosegear as we shutdown.
Normal landing...we didn't even know it fell off until the ramp guys started jumping up and down and pointing at the nosegear as we shutdown.
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Funny how the Thomas cook website links to the page
http://www.thomascookairlines.co.uk/Boeing_A320.htm
boeing A320?
http://www.thomascookairlines.co.uk/Boeing_A320.htm
boeing A320?
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After reading all the posts I'm still not sure if the a/c involved was a 757 .... A320 .... 737 .... B187 .....
is it any wonder the Press get confused
Do I remember a few A320's being set up with four (4) nosewheels
ps. what is a B187 ? not a P-51D Mustang I hope
is it any wonder the Press get confused
Do I remember a few A320's being set up with four (4) nosewheels
ps. what is a B187 ? not a P-51D Mustang I hope
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It was a 320. Had a grandstand view of it as it did it's go-around. Engineers were at holding point C waiting to have a look. Before the a/c even got to that point, a nice crew from GB told us that it had lost the whole of the front left nose-wheel.
It went off and held to burn off fuel and no doubt give the cabin crew time to prepare the cabin for an emergency landing. And fire and ambulance crews were gathering to the south.
We managed to get away before it came in, but I 'delegated' the radio to my Capt so I could have a listen in on the emerg freq! Heard the fire crew report that the nose-wheel was now at 90degrees to the a/c, and one (posisbly two?) of the main wheels had burst.
Sounds like a job very well done by the crew involved to get it down safely.
It went off and held to burn off fuel and no doubt give the cabin crew time to prepare the cabin for an emergency landing. And fire and ambulance crews were gathering to the south.
We managed to get away before it came in, but I 'delegated' the radio to my Capt so I could have a listen in on the emerg freq! Heard the fire crew report that the nose-wheel was now at 90degrees to the a/c, and one (posisbly two?) of the main wheels had burst.
Sounds like a job very well done by the crew involved to get it down safely.
My New Year resolution was not to be so pedantic in 2005 but I have to correct the post above: it's Indian Airways that have the A320s with some extra wheels. Oh well, I managed 16 days...
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Couple of points for clarification:
Aircraft involved was an A320, KD I believe.
The 187 config 757's were for the Canadian Affair contract. Leather seats and loadsa leg room, all very cushy. Think they've been re-configged for winter flying, but will be going back to 187 for next summer. Only 2 aircraft were in 187 config, LJ & LK.
Hope this helps y'all, have a nice day!!
Aircraft involved was an A320, KD I believe.
The 187 config 757's were for the Canadian Affair contract. Leather seats and loadsa leg room, all very cushy. Think they've been re-configged for winter flying, but will be going back to 187 for next summer. Only 2 aircraft were in 187 config, LJ & LK.
Hope this helps y'all, have a nice day!!
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