A380 First Accident
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In bangkok.. some guy was pushing back the aircraft and it "scraped" the hangar sides...
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here's the full official report..
quite surprised it hasn't been on "mainstream" news like Straitstimes and CNN
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jRE5Jhfnjy2ycRlqZJM_sXuSVPkQNew Airbus A380 Scrapes Wing in Bangkok
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By AMBIKA AHUJA – 18 hours ago
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — An Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet, scraped the tip of a wing on a building at Bangkok's international airport Saturday as it was preparing for a demonstration flight, officials of the aircraft company and Thai Airways said.
The plane, which had been taxiing with journalists and VIP guests on board, suffered minor damage, delaying its planned flight to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai by just over three hours, they said. There were no injuries.
After more than a one-year delay due to production problems, Airbus is scheduled to deliver its first A380, which seats 555, to Singapore Airlines in October. The plane that arrived in Bangkok Friday from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, is making a demonstration tour of Asia. It also will visit Vietnam, Hong Kong, and South Korea.
Officials said the accident at Suvarnabhumi Airport was related to the unusually long wingspan of the plane, for which the hanger whose door it hit had not been designed. "It was not due to problems with traffic control or human error of the captain," said Thai Airways President Apinan Sumanaseni.
He said that the left winglet of the plane had been damaged, but that engineers would remove the winglets ahead of the postponed flight.
"The device removed is useful but we can fly without it ... I don't think it will affect the operation of the aircraft at all," said Terry Lutz, the plane's captain and head test pilot for Airbus.
A winglet tips up and back from the end of a wing, improving aerodynamic efficiency.
In press release last month, Airbus said its demonstration tours are meant to help prepare the A380 "for a smooth entry into service."
"Operating under typical airline conditions, (the) aircraft will undergo airport compatibility checks, ground handling and maintenance procedures to confirm its readiness to enter service," it said.
By mid-August, the A380 already had visited more than 45 airports worldwide, and more than 70 airports will be ready for the plane by 2011, it said.
"Total orders and commitments for the A380 are 173 by 14 customers," it said, adding that delivery schedules for Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airlines and Qantas are on track.
An Airbus representative said that Saturday's incident would not affect the profile of the plane in Asia.
"This kind of incident happens at every airport around the world. It is just a minor incident," said Edouard Ullmo, Airbus sales executive vice president for Asia-Pacific and Africa. -
HK news got ar... cos it's flying low over HK soon... very low in fact...
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Thailand Airport says the facilities is not meant for A-380
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Here's the CNN online article.Originally posted by Ponders:here's the full official report..
quite surprised it hasn't been on "mainstream" news like Straitstimes and CNN
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jRE5Jhfnjy2ycRlqZJM_sXuSVPkQ
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Next time, it'll be forced to fly without engines.
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"The device removed is useful but we can fly without it ... I don't think it will affect the operation of the aircraft at all,"Originally posted by ditzy:Next time, it'll be forced to fly without engines. -
A winglet tips up and back from the end of a wing, improving aerodynamic efficiency.
it just reduces the vortex which causes more drag. so burn more fuel that's all -
Dear All
forumers, first of all , I want to thank everybody for their particpation and making this place alive n interesting.
However, lately I'm noticing that titles or subjects posted , ( not just here, in other forums as well ) are rather " concerningly misleading "!
There is no A380 accident, it is a merely apron incident. We have fixed the problem n the winglets are back on. Even w/o the winglets , we are performing within envelope so no issue here.
We are a public forum n thus people will judge on our context and contents.it may even go legal. Aviation is about safety So I am asking everyone for a little understanding n cooperation to post as appropriate as a title to your posts. Take your time and think before posting.
bear in mind that many of us here are working in the aviation community n certain words are taboo. Do respect that. I know it is difficult for those outside to understand but responsibility and accountability & mutual respect to your posts will go a long way to making this forum more mature and informative.
Thank you .
The Moderators. -
My apologies...Originally posted by megatron:Dear All
forumers, first of all , I want to thank everybody for their particpation and making this place alive n interesting.
However, lately I'm noticing that titles or subjects posted , ( not just here, in other forums as well ) are rather " concerningly misleading "!
There is no A380 accident, it is a merely apron incident. We have fixed the problem n the winglets are back on. Even w/o the winglets , we are performing within envelope so no issue here.
We are a public forum n thus people will judge on our context and contents.it may even go legal. Aviation is about safety So I am asking everyone for a little understanding n cooperation to post as appropriate as a title to your posts. Take your time and think before posting.
bear in mind that many of us here are working in the aviation community n certain words are taboo. Do respect that. I know it is difficult for those outside to understand but responsibility and accountability & mutual respect to your posts will go a long way to making this forum more mature and informative.
Thank you .
The Moderators. -
No worries matey! We live and learn..esp me.
keep ur posts coming!!
CheersOriginally posted by Ponders:My apologies...