Virgin Atlantic gets flat tire

[Bizzare]

if dey turn off de engine know how hot in there gonna get

In there gonna get hot anyway, because they hadda take off the ac belt from the engine to reach the landing gear and change the tire.

That's only if the gumshum valve is stuck open. Otherwise, they can just disable the vertical lift generation bypass and access the tyre from the footwell

shaq090 approves!!

[MISHI]

Sigh lemme clear it up for you all.



They were to depart just 20 mins after British Airways. Unfortunately the aircraft was navigating a section of runway closed off for repair work. Those of you familiar with the slanted exit that leads to the end of runway 11. There is a trench there and also marked with barriers.

The Aircraft was to turn through the middle section and instead went to the slanted area. We all saw the plane rise like it was on a speedbump and when the main gear hit the trench the whole thing dropped (think of a real bad, hard landing where the wings flex almost to the ground.) The pilots then tried to move and that's when the tyre on the extreme right bogey blew. They tried applying full power and the jet wouldn't budge... this is all at 8:10- 8:30pm.

So now it's half on the taxiway, half on the runway. They shut off engines around 8:30 or so but left the APU and nav lights/ wing flashers on... and Airports Authority began their mobilization plan... inspecting the damages and the what course to take. Thing is... if you are familiar with 747's they carry 4 main bogeys (sets of wheels) the two outer bogeys the rear wheels are in the trench and the front wheels of the inner two are in the trence. From what I am hearing it may be difficult (or even impossible) to get it out without doing any further damage... I doubt even the tow vehicles will be able to help.

So passengers came off near 9pm... baggage and fuel being removed... nav lights remaining on as a warning against any runway incursions and there are now floodlights on the runway on the aircraft as well. May be heading back down there soon but not sure though.

[zcarz]

this is why i've lobbied on many a international forum for VTOL to become a part of civil aviation...

You so smart...tell me moar...

what are your arguments against VTOL?

[gt4tified]

Exciting times.

[30hz]

crownpoint re-openend for nomal opeations @ 0439. i guess they move it. will cost tt gov some paper

[AllTrac]

[Team Loco]

Sigh lemme clear it up for you all.



They were to depart just 20 mins after British Airways. Unfortunately the aircraft was navigating a section of runway closed off for repair work. Those of you familiar with the slanted exit that leads to the end of runway 11. There is a trench there and also marked with barriers.

The Aircraft was to turn through the middle section and instead went to the slanted area. We all saw the plane rise like it was on a speedbump and when the main gear hit the trench the whole thing dropped (think of a real bad, hard landing where the wings flex almost to the ground.) The pilots then tried to move and that's when the tyre on the extreme right bogey blew. They tried applying full power and the jet wouldn't budge... this is all at 8:10- 8:30pm.

So now it's half on the taxiway, half on the runway. They shut off engines around 8:30 or so but left the APU and nav lights/ wing flashers on... and Airports Authority began their mobilization plan... inspecting the damages and the what course to take. Thing is... if you are familiar with 747's they carry 4 main bogeys (sets of wheels) the two outer bogeys the rear wheels are in the trench and the front wheels of the inner two are in the trence. From what I am hearing it may be difficult (or even impossible) to get it out without doing any further damage... I doubt even the tow vehicles will be able to help.

So passengers came off near 9pm... baggage and fuel being removed... nav lights remaining on as a warning against any runway incursions and there are now floodlights on the runway on the aircraft as well. May be heading back down there soon but not sure though.

so de pilot put on the hazard lights?? lol

but Chiney's wrecking could pull that plane out normal normal 6575522

[MG Man]

[kevcam]

at Crown Point International...

Renamed ANR Robinson International Airport a few months ago.

[AutoSport]

They should also join the roadside assistance program and get back on track in an hour or two.

Or Mishi coulda call his crew, charge them up with some good blue food, and then grab a 2" tow rope and haul that out in no time.

[cinco]

Sigh lemme clear it up for you all.

wah mishi yuh large
u have yuh name on a virgin atlantic plane?

[K74T]

at Crown Point International...

Renamed ANR Robinson International Airport a few months ago.

Doesn't matter

[MISHI]

Here's more






Latest news was that Jusamco engineers were flown in by helicopter last night to help assess the situation as they were the ones doing the work on the runway/ taxiway. Also being told that rim(s) may have also been broken as well and Boeing may have to send some representatives in also.

Caribbean airlines have flown in a couple smaller flights this morning but it's going to be a mess for a while. EDIT being told the aircraft was moved this morning. Will check it out when i get down there

[MG Man]

front of the plane has a buttcrack? o_O

[TRAE]

dey shoulda use rhinotire
http://www.rhinotire.com/

[~Vēġó~]

nicely posted mishi!!!!

[TK!]

Sigh lemme clear it up for you all.



They were to depart just 20 mins after British Airways. Unfortunately the aircraft was navigating a section of runway closed off for repair work. Those of you familiar with the slanted exit that leads to the end of runway 11. There is a trench there and also marked with barriers.

The Aircraft was to turn through the middle section and instead went to the slanted area. We all saw the plane rise like it was on a speedbump and when the main gear hit the trench the whole thing dropped (think of a real bad, hard landing where the wings flex almost to the ground.) The pilots then tried to move and that's when the tyre on the extreme right bogey blew. They tried applying full power and the jet wouldn't budge... this is all at 8:10- 8:30pm.

So now it's half on the taxiway, half on the runway. They shut off engines around 8:30 or so but left the APU and nav lights/ wing flashers on... and Airports Authority began their mobilization plan... inspecting the damages and the what course to take. Thing is... if you are familiar with 747's they carry 4 main bogeys (sets of wheels) the two outer bogeys the rear wheels are in the trench and the front wheels of the inner two are in the trence. From what I am hearing it may be difficult (or even impossible) to get it out without doing any further damage... I doubt even the tow vehicles will be able to help.

So passengers came off near 9pm... baggage and fuel being removed... nav lights remaining on as a warning against any runway incursions and there are now floodlights on the runway on the aircraft as well. May be heading back down there soon but not sure though.

great update man!
for the OP.. take note... this is how u report

[foss]

great update man!
for the OP.. take note... this is how u report

doh beat up.

[NorStar2K]

this is why i've lobbied on many a international forum for VTOL to become a part of civil aviation...

You so smart...tell me moar...

what are your arguments against VTOL?

For one thing, it would be frightfully expensive.

We did a feasibility study several years ago using Canadian operator HeliJet to operate scheduled/charter flights for the air-bridge using S-76 helicopters. The cost to the consumer would've much more than the current fixed-wing cost of $300TTD.

[Cardo-MR]

Well Most of MISHI story is correct except that it is two tyres that are actually blown on the air-craft & one wheel damaged slightly.. I was one of the passengers on board at the time. It have some passengers who took shots of the wheels close up....will see if I could get a hold & post it.

[zcarz]

this is why i've lobbied on many a international forum for VTOL to become a part of civil aviation...

not sure if srs or lulz worthy.

kinda both actually

[MISHI]

Cool... we were on the fence when the tyres blew... sounded as one tyre.

[MISHI]

So why you stole Raoul Yeates pics man?

Cause Raoul Yeates is my mild mannered alter ego...

[redmanjp]

front of the plane has a buttcrack? o_O

yeah but the plane is still a virgin as far as I know

[DFC]

anybordee here ever ride in ah virgin atlantic plane?

[Sky]

Cool... we were on the fence when the tyres blew... sounded as one tyre.

We were on the back road by the runway next to sandy point when we saw a plane passing kinda kinda close to the fence while turning. Then in sandy point we heard BODOW (thats how it really sounded) And felt it. We just assumed someone slam a door down the hall.

[Cardo-MR]

Cool... we were on the fence when the tyres blew... sounded as one tyre.

Yuh shots were after we departed the aircraft......
Wuda like to get down & that side to play fass today ....but no transport.
Fras blank me....lol

[MISHI]

I had others before that just that I wouldn't post those up.