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It nosedived on landing, and suffered some damage to the cabin. The crew was fine. That's a huge win for lighter-than-air flight in my book. A jet aircraft wou
by LeifCarrotson 10y ago
It nosedived on landing, and suffered some damage to the cabin. The crew was fine.
That's a huge win for lighter-than-air flight in my book. A jet aircraft would be a smear of aluminum, carbon fiber, and jet fuel all over the runway.
- mdip 10y agoActually, a nose-dive landing occurred at LaGuardia in 2013 - Southwest Airlines - I believe the incident had something to do with the front landing gear failing. There was a small fire (as you mention, jet fuel is quite flammable and if there's a leak and a spark, that's a foregone conclusion, I'd imagine). But the aircraft itself didn't look too bad which is a testament to decades of engineering experience with a device of such complexity[0]. [0] And found a link! http://gothamist.com/2013/07/23/video_southwest_planes_nosedive_ont.php#photo-1 http://gothamist.com/2013/07/23/video_southwest_planes_nosed...
- gengkev 10y agoI guess that's why you're not supposed to take your seatbelt off until you get to the gate...
- ryanlol 10y agoJet aircraft rarely nose lands. I'd imagine piloting a 90m helium balloon might be a bit more difficult and therefore result in far more nose landings.