B747 down in South America?

[say again]

Unbelievable!! Godspeed.

 

[b19]

My prayers are that all the crew survive this tragic accident and live to enjoy their families.

 

[iaflyer]

Update: VP of Flight Ops says 8 crew members are okay.

MIAMI (AFP)--A cargo plane that crashed in Colombia Monday is owned by Kalitta Air, a spokesman for the Michigan company said, denying reports that the aircraft was owned by Centurion, another U.S. firm.
The spokesman, Pete Sinderland, said the plane's eight crew members survived after it crashed into a house near the central town of Madrid. He couldn't confirm reports that two people inside the home were killed.
"The aircraft is a Boeing 747 leaving from Bogota to Miami carrying flowers," Sinderland said. "We do not have the cause of the crash."
"The information we have on the crash is that the eight crew members are okay, with some injuries. They are receiving medical attention at the local hospitals, " he said.
Centurion denied local reports that it owned the plane.
"We heard about the accident, but this aircraft is not from Centurion, but from Kalitta Air, a U.S. cargo company based in Michigan," Centurion spokeswoman Angela Masforrol told AFP.

 

[jetjock6]

This has been a very bad couple of months for Connie and the whole Kalitta Air family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragic turn of events.

 

[b707guy]

Despite knowing zippo about the crash itself, it's nothing short of a miracle that all aboard survived - Thank God! Still, it's truly tragic that some folks on the ground were not so fortunate.

Connie turned this segment of the industry around during tough times. I truly hope they as a whole make it through all of this, both spiritually and professionally.

Thoughts and prayers for all involved.

 

[TWA]

Thank God everyone survived, I wish them all a speedy recovery.

WTF has been going on the past few days?! Fly safe everyone.

 

[CX880]

The surviving crew are indeed very lucky, it's going to be interesting to see what happened. I talked to a guy who quit KA among other things because of shady airplanes now they've had 2 accidents in a short period of time.

 

[Guam360]

The surviving crew are indeed very lucky, it's going to be interesting to see what happened. I talked to a guy who quit KA among other things because of shady airplanes now they've had 2 accidents in a short period of time.

ok, no need for that, i call bs, but you are entitled to opinions here, but you don't work here.....

MX is good, ride on mechanics are some of the best.

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

News reports now say Crewmember Joseph Kendall was listed in serious condition....

I flew with an engineer named Joe Kendall. Good guy!! Lost track of where he ended up.....I hope it wasn't him...

Good luck and quick recoveries forthe crew....

 

[On Your Six]

Anyone know where the airplane actually crashed? How far from the airport? I realize it is a bit early for details...

 

[Spoolingbyu]

another article

I didn't see that this has been posted yet - Mlive had an article as of 12:32 pm today about both recent accidents including pictures.

http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2008/07/2_die_as_kalitta_air_cargo_jet.html

My condolences to the families and friends.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

I've heard events like this happen in "3's". Hope we're done for a long while now.

Safe flying all.

 

[iaflyer]

News reports now say Crewmember Joseph Kendall was listed in serious condition....

I flew with an engineer named Joe Kendall. Good guy!! Lost track of where he ended up.....I hope it wasn't him...

Joe is an FE - great, great guy. Fun to fly with and an excellent FE.

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

Whew! Disregard the PM, Guam. Glad you're ok.

 

[FBN0223]

Best of luck to the crew. In the meantime, the FAA should investigate the entire Kalitta organization. Two lives lost, several serious injuries and the lost of two B747s should warrant some serious inquiry.

 

[iaflyer]

Anyone know where the airplane actually crashed? How far from the airport? I realize it is a bit early for details...

The AP news story says it crashed 15 miles NW of Bogota.

 

[ERJFO]

i hope they all are ok, with 8 on board it was a double crew, MX ,and load master

Was it just doing a BOG turn from Miami? Or did it come from some where else down there? Just trying to figure out why you would need a double crew for that.

 

[LR25]

KA has some of the best training I personally have beem involved with. Airplanes are in pretty good shape. I think if you dont work here, you dont have a leg to stand on if your going to comment about any safety issues.

One of the most proffesional bunch of aviators I have had the pleasure to fly with.

 

[FBN0223]

KA has some of the best training I personally have beem involved with. Airplanes are in pretty good shape. I think if you dont work here, you dont have a leg to stand on if your going to comment about any safety issues.

One of the most proffesional bunch of aviators I have had the pleasure to fly with.

Two whales in the dirt, several injuries and now loss of precious life. Doesn't take employment at Kalitta to come to the realization that things aren't completely safe!!!!

 

[bigsky]

Someone In The Majors Section Replied That They Knew Someone Who Had 4 Engine Failures In The Time He Worked There....may Be Complete (b.s) But If Thats True There Is Something Wrong....most People Can Go A Career These Days Without 1 More Less 4 In A Short Period.