I guarantee you this guy is covering up something.
Aerospace
Jatropha: Bio Jet Fuel
If this provides economies of scale–a cost advantage against conventional jet fuel–it could save the airline industry.
Jet Goes off Runway at Denver International
At first glance, this looks like a case of either:
- Engine or other mechanical failure
- Pilot failing to execute checklist.
- Icing that resulted in aborted takeoff.
If I had to bet money, I’d say it was probably one of the first two items, although–with the cold weather–icing is always possible.
Little Mistakes, Visible to All
The Downside of Being an Astronaut
When your urine-to-water system has gone to crap, and–after “fixing” it–you have to “test” it to make sure it’s working.
Making matters worse, they don’t have a water-to-wine system, which would enhance the celebrating. They might have to wait for the Second Coming for that one…
Cheetah Runs Wild on Airline Flight
Hiccup! Drunk Pilot Arrested before Takeoff
Gee, Look, I Fixed a Jet Engine…
The Legacy of United 93 Continues
Passengers beat the piss out of a would-be hijacker who attempted to force his way into the cockpit of a Turkish jet.
Probable Checklist Error
Given the latest news about the latest Spanair disaster–that the wing dipped sharply before the plane crash–I’m thinking this was probably the result of a crew cutting corners with a checklist again. Either that or there was a hydraulic failure that resulted in loss of control.
Many accidents on takeoff or landing are the result of such checklist failures. When you have a crew that is rushed, or is tired, there is temptation to cut corners on checklists.
Trouble is, that is how people get killed.