Seminole Ditches off Hilo

[Metro752]

you guys need to chill, who cares what he said............ right

I do too know the difference between a C310 and a C133

 

[Spooky 2]

you guys need to chill, who cares what he said............ right

I do too know the difference between a C310 and a C133

Now that is funny!

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Never give up! There was a USAF C-97 4 engine transport (basically a Stratocruiser) who lost a prop on one engine and shredded the other engine (both on the same side) at about the same place back in 1957. It descended into ground effect and was able to maintain lift and fly for over 6 hours to get to Hilo, Hawaii. It then had a gear problem and had to go around with hardly any fuel left. They had to drop the main gear manually with a crank and finally landed safely with 67 people on board.

Whoah. That's a pretty good story.

 

[Metro752]

now losing a prop, is that due to overspeed or just falling off randomly?

 

[bocefus]

Actually, I'd bet I have more knowledge of the matter than you think. I happen to be very familiar with the engineering and airworthiness issues of the particular aircraft in question. You might want to check with your FE buddy, he can probably enlighten you and help you avoid being more ignorant on the matter. Let's just say that it is very questionable right now whether this particular 133 will fly again.

 

[Spooky 2]

Well since you know so much about the C133 why don't you share just a little with us. Is this an issue regarding that particular aircraft or more C133 in general information. I probably don't know as much about the airplane up in PANC, but I do know a little about the C133 and have always found it to be an interesting if not tragic story. Let us in on some info after all this is Flightinfo.com. For starters how many C133's avoided the cutters torch to begin with and what was their eventual fate?

 

[Hold West]

DId you know there's still one of those flying? I know the guy who is the FE on it. Doesn't fly much, but it does fly.

I tripped over it on a website about big prop planes up in Alaska last night in fact. Don't remeber the URL, but Google C-133 and I'm sure you'll find it. Pretty cool pictures of the thing loading and flying. Mentions the trip up to the North Slope, too!

 

[bocefus]

Nah, you've already considered the source, remember? C-130, C-133, C-310, what's the difference? Yes, this one has flown recently, although for a very limited time. She won't be flying very much, if at all. Maybe FSDO-03 can tighten you up a bit on her particular saga.

 

[Spooky 2]

Sorry, but I have to raise the Bull Sh#t flag now.

 

[bocefus]

More power to you brother. Do us all a favor and make a post here the next time she flies:laugh: