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Janice · 09-21-2005, 08:41 PM

It's on FOX now, and probably other channels. The plane's trying to land...trouble with landing gear. California.

Brent88 · 09-21-2005, 08:42 PM

It's been on for over an hour now... it's been "landing any minute" for 20 minutes...

Janice · 09-21-2005, 08:45 PM

It's really not funny Brent. This plane's been in trouble for two hours.

Ireneparalegal · 09-21-2005, 08:47 PM

it's not funny, but it's been a couple of hours now that it was ready to land in a few minutes. i finally turned off the tv and came here. sad I know.
just went by that airport over the weekend too; the scary thing is that me and my boyfriend were commenting on how low the planes fly over the freeway and how one could crash on the freeway and kill hundreds of commuters. that's life here in Cali.

swedeace · 09-21-2005, 08:51 PM

No, I am not watching it because I am currently at work. No TV access....

Yikes! I really hope all goes well and is able to come to land safely. This way, the passengers are able to use the emergency exits. Even if it lands on a lake or near water, the floating devices would help out a bit. I hope all goes well...

Brent88 · 09-21-2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

It's really not funny Brent. This plane's been in trouble for two hours.

I know... I meant the whole "we were told it would land at this time, but it's really not" is funny...

The landing gear is really messed up... I've never seen it sideways.

The Chauffeur · 09-21-2005, 08:52 PM

I can't even imagine what is going through those peoples minds right now

Janice · 09-21-2005, 08:53 PM

CNN, MSNBC and FOX covering it. 146 on board.

If I was a passenger, I'd be having a heart attack.

Janice · 09-21-2005, 08:54 PM

I think it will be fine. I'd like to know what's going to happen to that twisted landing gear underneath the plane.

Ags2000 · 09-21-2005, 08:56 PM

If it's anything like what my cousins went through several years ago, they will have them fly around until fuel is almost gone so there is less of a chance of the fuel exploding.

My cousins had a "controled" crash landing with no nose gear and walked away with no injuries.

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Janice · 09-21-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

I know... I meant the whole "we were told it would land at this time, but it's really not" is funny...

I know. That's the scary part...that they haven't been able to land.

Brent88 · 09-21-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I think it will be fine. I'd like to know what's going to happen to that twisted landing gear underneath the plane.

Yes... odds are it will be fine.

They keep talking about it on the news to kill time. Tail comes down first and then the front... to prevent it from rolling over or sliding off the runway and doing who knows what.

Brent88 · 09-21-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I know. That's the scary part...that they haven't been able to land.

Because of the fuel. A transcontinential flight is loaded with it...

Brent88 · 09-21-2005, 09:13 PM

He's on final approach, shouldn't be much longer.

Faith · 09-21-2005, 09:14 PM

My husband is probably standing there watching the plane instead on getting on the bus. LOL.

09-21-2005, 08:41 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Anyone watching the plane in distress? It's on FOX now, and probably other channels. The plane's trying to land...trouble with landing gear. California.

09-21-2005, 08:42 PM	#2
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	It's been on for over an hour now... it's been "landing any minute" for 20 minutes...
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09-21-2005, 08:47 PM	#4
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09-21-2005, 08:52 PM	#7
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09-21-2005, 08:56 PM	#10
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	If it's anything like what my cousins went through several years ago, they will have them fly around until fuel is almost gone so there is less of a chance of the fuel exploding. My cousins had a "controled" crash landing with no nose gear and walked away with no injuries. D
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09-21-2005, 08:45 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It's really not funny Brent. This plane's been in trouble for two hours.

09-21-2005, 08:51 PM	#5
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	No, I am not watching it because I am currently at work. No TV access.... Yikes! I really hope all goes well and is able to come to land safely. This way, the passengers are able to use the emergency exits. Even if it lands on a lake or near water, the floating devices would help out a bit. I hope all goes well...

09-21-2005, 08:53 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	CNN, MSNBC and FOX covering it. 146 on board. If I was a passenger, I'd be having a heart attack.

09-21-2005, 08:54 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think it will be fine. I'd like to know what's going to happen to that twisted landing gear underneath the plane.

09-21-2005, 09:13 PM	#14
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	He's on final approach, shouldn't be much longer.

09-21-2005, 09:14 PM	#15
Faith Internet Junkie Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 07, 2002 Location: HELL Posts: 9,879	My husband is probably standing there watching the plane instead on getting on the bus. LOL.