Fed Ex plane grounded, again

[Dav8tor]

Fed Ex Plane Grounded, Again
by Leah George
Published Oct 26, 2005

http://www.rnews.com/images_story/fedex102605.jpgCrews Towed This Airbus Out of the MudIt was deja vu at the Rochester airport Wednesday morning.
For the second day in a row a Federal Express plane slid off the runway and into the mud.
Tuesday, rainy weather was to blame.
Wednesday, mechanical issues kept this airbus-300 grounded.
Fed Ex says as the pilot was taxing to take off, the plane had a nose gear problem, had trouble turning and slid off the runway.
Rescue crews were again called in to tow the package filled plane out of the mud and to safety.
"This is a highly unusual situation. We're proud of our safety record. Fed Ex takes situations like this seriously. We have contingency plans in place, packages will still be delivered on time," said Fed Ex spokesman Ryan Furby.
In-between the two mishaps, seven Fed Ex planes successfully flew in and out of the Rochester Airport.

 

[Laughing_Jakal]

I am not sure this post rates a "smiley"! Perhaps sour grapes about the output of a grip and grin?

 

[crashpad]

Why does FEDEX appear on the 'Major' board? I've never figured that one.

 

[skykid]

Why does FEDEX appear on the 'Major' board? I've never figured that one.

Well, FedEx pilots get paid in a major way, don't they? Compare F9's compensation to FedEx - which one is "major" and which is "minor?"

 

[sandman2122]

Why does FEDEX appear on the 'Major" board? I've never figured that one.

Then why do LOW COST CARRIERS end up on the MAJORS board? Geez, who knows!? Try asking the flightinfo folks who created and sort the boards......

Hey "crashpad", while you're at it, ask them to start up a LCC board so you can bash FedEx and the Majors - like Delta and TWA - you're so good at it.

AND move FedEx to the cargo board - you're right "crash", we don't fly passengers!!

 

[maddoggiestyle]

A major is an scheduled airline with revenues over 1 billion

FedEx qualifies in the first 2 weeks of the fiscal year and does it 27 more times after that!

 

[RJones]

Ok now, lets stay focused ... why is FedEx running off the end of runways?

 

[furloughed dude]

The same reason Southwest flys into gas stations?

 

[sandman2122]

The article has some info.

http://www.rnews.com/Story_2004.cfm?ID=31490&rnews_story_type=18&category=10

 

[Doug Parker]

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The same reason Southwest flys into gas stations?


DAY-UM, that was harsh !!!



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[crashpad]

Doctors vs. Veternarians.
I'll say no more.

 

[Doug Parker]

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Which ones are the Doctors and which ones are the Veternarians?


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[Stifler's Mom]

Ok now, lets stay focused ... why is FedEx running off the end of runways?

Southwest probably cut them off.

 

[KC-10 Driver]

Does someone with anything useful to say have information about the incident?

 

[DisPatchThis]

A pilot failing multiple prof. checkrides in the 2 years preceding an accident as well as an extended history of being rated poor in judgement/procedures with multiple alcohol convictions (DUI as recent as 2 years prior to accident) This kind of training must constitute you as a major!

(This wasn't related to this incident though)

 

[TonyC]

Why does FEDEX appear on the 'Major' board? I've never figured that one.

Pay attention, oh bitter one.

I've answered this question before.


FedEx has to use the Majors board because there is no separate board for GLOBAL AIRLINES. We have to tolerate the company of the likes of you lowlife Majors, but such is life.



Go get an ice cream cone from Mickey D's and lighten up, Francis.



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[Stifler's Mom]

FedEx has to use the Majors board because their is no separate board for GLOBAL AIRLINES. We have to tolerate the company of the likes of you lowlife Majors, but such is life.

Doh!!!!!!!!!

 

[xdrvr]

The same reason Southwest flys into gas stations?

Ha that was funny! touche

 

[semperfido]

Does someone with anything useful to say have information about the incident?

Not really but..

probably not wearing his issue glasses!

http://www.kilobravo.com/galleries/fedex/crewmembers/imagepages/pat-m_glasses_030826_01.htm

 

[FedEx1]

So... anyone else think Crashpad and Taz must be the same person? How come these guys dont complain when Allegiant makes the Majors board? (No offense A- pilots... just using you for an example.)

Besides, the guy posted it on the Cargo Board, too.

Man, maybe someday I can work for a Major....