If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
A small passenger plane has been apparently blown off the runway by a strong gust during takeoff from a Scottish island heading to the mainland. 2 minor injuries, but luckily nothing more serious.
Thank God the injuries were but just a mere minimum.
I can also hear Gabe's next class:
"Ok kids, if the rudder is at the stops right after take off, you need; A) a bigger size shoe for that foot .. B) a bigger shoe for the other foot .. C) neither, you are in excess of the crosswind limits of the aircraft?
Is there an acceptable answer for this because I sure can't think of one? Not a snooty question because there but for "I learned about flying from that", I (at the prodding of an instructor), made a similar error. The "I learned" is from a monthly column in Flying Magazine", where folks share mistakes, hopefully preventing others from the same screw ups.
Well - there is of course a certified crosswind limit for every aircraft. But that is not to say that the crew of this Loganair (Flybe franchise) flight exceeded it.
I found these two links with info on the crosswind capability of the Saab 340:
However... this does not mean that a takeoff run at a 34kts crosswind is a piece of cake for the crew while at 36kts the flight is headed for disaster. I'd say it's also a question of the crew's skill and luck...
Veering off runway is not an unusual occurrence (in aviation terms).
It could be due to a number of factors. Engine failure, brake failure, tire failure, crosswinds, all of them combined or not with poor pilot performance.
There are some cases that the pilot just can't prevent the plane from veering off runway, no matter how skilled or how perfectly he applies the correct technique in a given situation.
Yes, the cases where the pilot could have done more are more frequent.
--- Judge what is said by the merits of what is said, not by the credentials of who said it. ---
--- Defend what you say with arguments, not by imposing your credentials ---
--- Judge what is said by the merits of what is said, not by the credentials of who said it. ---
--- Defend what you say with arguments, not by imposing your credentials ---
We process personal data about users of our site, through the use of cookies and other technologies, to deliver our services, personalize advertising, and to analyze site activity. We may share certain information about our users with our advertising and analytics partners. For additional details, refer to our Privacy Policy.
By clicking "I AGREE" below, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our personal data processing and cookie practices as described therein. You also acknowledge that this forum may be hosted outside your country and you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the country where this forum is hosted.
Tweet
Comment