Mesa slides off the taxiway in DSM

[kicker943]

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071201/NEWS/71201007

 

[John Pennekamp]

Look, I hate Mesa as much as the next guy, but is this meant to infer that they're lesser pilots? Anyone can slide off a runway in a blizzard. Who are we to judge? There by the grace of God go I.

 

[kicker943]

No intent, just reporting the news about the happenings at DSM.

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Damn that sucks... it could happen to any of us though. Keep it safe out there!

 

[DX Rick]

No intent, just reporting the news about the happenings at DSM.

I think JP is jumping the gun.

 

[John Pennekamp]

No intent, just reporting the news about the happenings at DSM.

Yeah sure. Because we're all so into Des Moines.

 

[kngarthur]

Look, I hate Mesa as much as the next guy, but is this meant to infer that they're lesser pilots? Anyone can slide off a runway in a blizzard. Who are we to judge? There by the grace of God go I.

I know! 250 hour pilots are equal to experienced 3000 hour pilots. Thanks for clearing that up!

 

[regionaltard]

Please don't let this become another "Mesa slides" thread....

 

[eaglefly]

Mesa cannot slide any farther, so this thread is fairly pointless....................

 

[Crizz]

Earlier in the morning, Northwest Flight 5603 to Minneapolis, a regional jet, slid on its taxiway about 7 a.m. with 40 passengers and three crew aboard.

The jet's nose gear was just barely off the taxiway, airport authorities said.

Thought this was of note as well. 5603 is a 9E flight number.