20 November 1974; Lufthansa 747-100; Nairobi, Kenya: The aircraft was not properly configured for takeoff and stalled shortly after becoming airborne, crashing about 3600 feet (1100 meters) beyond the end of the runway. The crash killed 55 of the 140 passengers and 4 of the 17 crew. ...
Investigation of the accident determined that the 747 had previously been damaged when its tail struck the runway during a landing, 2 June 1978. The rear pressure bulkhead had cracked as a result of the tail strike, but was repaired by a team of Boeing technicians. After the crash, it was...
EgyptAir plane crashes 22 February 2000; EgyptAir 767-300ER; SU-GAO; flight MS880; Harare, Zimbabwe:The aircraft was on an unscheduled international flight from Johannesburg, South Africa to Harare, Zimbabwe, and the crew was attempting a landing at night in bad weather with strong, gusting ...
There has been a Private jet out of DXB that was lost over Iran, a B737 that slid off the runway in Turkey, two ground incidents at (old) IST within just a few months of each other, and just last week a Pegasus B737 crash landing at Sabiha Gokcen in Turkey. 回复...
We had to fly between the apartment buildings on landing and had only 4,300 feet of runway with no glide path aids. The runway was actually longer than 4,300 feet but was only 143 feet wide so the 747 could only use the first 4,300 feet to permit a turn-around. “In December of...
Boeing 747 are not just toys; they are educational tools that teach children about aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and the function of airplanes. The durable foam construction ensures that these planes can withstand the occasional crash, making them a resilient addition to any young pilot's ...
【参考译文】波音商用飞机(BCA)部门生产包括737、747、767、777和787在内的商用飞机,以及大多数机型的货运机和商务喷气机变种。该部门雇佣了近35,000名员工,其中许多人在华盛顿州埃弗雷特和伦顿(西雅图郊外)以及南卡罗来纳州的公司制造设施工作。 (2)波音国防、太空与安全(BDS) Boeing Defense, Space & Security (...
The 747 was and is an absolut masterpiece of engineering! Thank you Boeing for the Queen of the skies! Date of experience: March 12, 2024 UsefulShare MI MaryLou Ives 6 reviews ID Mar 22, 2022 fackyou boeng you always care about… fackyou boeng you always care about money not safety...
Sierra Nevada Corporation(SNC) now has the second of five Boeing 747-8s from Korean Air for conversion to “Doomsday aircraft,” which become airborne command centers during national emergencies. These provide critical command, control, and communication (C3) for the President, the Secretary of Def...
Geoffrey Edelsten in helicopter crash landing at Moorabbin Airport (Wayne Flower @ The Herald Sun) Delta & V Australia tighten their alliance in steps towards the full Delta-V marriage Virgin’s V Australia agrees key deal with Delta Air Lines (Steve Creedy @ The Australian) ...