3 ASA Jets collide in hangar!!

[Stifler's Mom]

It's not you, it's Stiff. He's never serious. I'm sure he saw your explanation and had to run with it anyway.

Maybe not.....

At least you took my sarcasm light hearted.

Maybe not.....

clr4theapch,
It's just me. I quoted your original post before I read your explanation. All in the name of a laugh.

And yes, ASA jumps the shark makes total sense to me.

 

[clr4theapch]

Ok I'll Bite (sic) what was the meaning of your title??

 

[shamrock]

Again???? That makes six now!!!!!!!!!!!

They've accelerated the draw down of planes that Delta has been looking for, that's all. Seems that waiting on Captains to set them on fire because they're too busy reading Golf Digest just wasn't producing the losses fast enough for the Company.

 

[Options_SLAVE]

Welcome home from your hospital stay. How's the amnesia??? I saw your previous post, no biggie. Jokes aside.....

Like most accidents, multiple factors are involved in order for it to happen. A mech in ATL who had been through a few scream sessions due to this issue told me that there were quite a few hints before it happened. The brakes on 706 had recently been replaced, hence no pressure in the accumulators. The Thrust Lever quadrant had been removed and replaced, hence the thrusts levers (or lever) being in the take off position for easier access to the screws. Let's not forget that the steering linkage was also disconnected and that the mechanic responsible never sat down in either seat. She simply stood in between both seats and hit the start button. As the engine lit off, she was only along for the ride as she was thrown into the back of the cabin.

Aircraft 975 had just been pulled in front of 706 for work. After light off, 706 ricocheted off of 975 and dragged it into the hanger. A portion of the left wing of 975 was torn off by the air-stair door of 706 (which was also torn off), with the winglet of 975 being thrown into the left engine of 706 and FODDING it out. Had it not, 706 would have probably gone straight into the hanger, severing the left wing off on the hanger door frame and more than likely exploding.

Aircraft 916 was pushed into the back corner of the hanger just prior to all of this, also. The tug and tow bar were still connected. This, along with the tremendous drag of having 975's left wing on top of 706's left wing (or 706's left wing jammed under 975's left wing if you wish) stopped 706 from going out the back wall of the hanger. The tug alone (706 was on top of it) probably saved the mx crew inside of the aft equipment bay or avionics bay (wherever they were).

I'd love to see video of this. Spectacular accident, and a miracle no one was killed. Was there any security cameras that caught it?

 

[Stifler's Mom]

They've accelerated the draw down of planes that Delta has been looking for, that's all. Seems that waiting on Captains to set them on fire because they're too busy reading Golf Digest just wasn't producing the losses fast enough for the Company.

I heard a rumor that he was chipping golf balls on the ramp and accidentally shanked one into the engine. Maybe there was a Pro V-1 wedged somewhere in the turbine section?

 

[shamrock]

I heard a rumor that he was chipping golf balls and using the engine inlets as a target. Maybe there was a golf ball wedged somewhere in the turbine section?

Based on what I've heard about his short game I would say the engines were never in any danger.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

From witnessing his game, the only safe place on the course is directly infront of him.

 

[Erlanger]

You can check out all the damage here;

http://cache.search.yahoo-ht2.akadn...nics+mechanic's&d=JwvwxC72RJpA&icp=1&.intl=us

 

[centralpilot]

replied to wrong thread, disregard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jump_the_shark

 

[Father Jack]

I'll save you the work.

Ignition arms automatically in the CR7 and CR9. The only thing stopping the motor from "lighting up" is the introduction of fuel.

Remember, the thrust lever was in the takeoff setting prior to her touching the start button.

The FADEC regulates the fuel flow via inputs from the thrust lever and other values. The thrust levers in the CR7 and CR9 are "fly by wire", not direct linkage, so the amount of fuel provided is directly related to the thrust lever position. Since the ITT was below 120C (it sat for quite some time), the "conditions" were met for a light off; for example, the ITT was below 120C, the starter was engaged, and the thrust lever was out of the Shut Off detent.

Did I miss anything???

You also need 20% N2 before the fuel will flow.

 

[Papa Woody]

If the accident is determined to be a result of not following company procedures, I doubt the insurance company is going to cut a check at all.

I'm sure the insurance policy DOES NOT exclude failure to follow any policy. Otherwise, just about every loss of every aircraft would be a "failure to follow policy" exclusion.

 

[Flyer1015]

"Ops, we need Crash/Fire Rescue at Mx Hangar..."


"COPY DAT!"