British Airways 777-200 Lands short of runway at LHR!
#41
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:30 AM
I can't wait until they tell us what happened on ATC... it should reveal when they lost power...
#42
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:30 AM
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Yes so far they have:
1. Identified an A320 as a 747
2. Told us BA 777s are powered by RR engines that ae very reliable
#43
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:34 AM
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 11:30 AM, said:
However the first one did make me laugh i mean it is an easy mistake to confuse a small A320 to a 360+tonne 747/
#44
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:45 AM
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Unless Im terribly mistaken.....BA uses General Electric GE90 engines on their 777s not the RR Trents.
#45
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:46 AM
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 11:30 AM, said:
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Yes so far they have:
1. Identified an A320 as a 747
2. Told us BA 777s are powered by RR engines that ae very reliable
They are extremely reliable
edit:
oh I see.. err theyve got some 777s (Earlier ones) with the GE's later ones with the RR's
Edited by spitfir3, 17 January 2008 - 11:46 AM.
#46
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:46 AM
JG1324, on Jan 17 2008, 03:09 PM, said:
Salem, on Jan 17 2008, 04:12 PM, said:
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 10:33 AM, said:
Apparently the Captain told a tow-truck driver:
"I lost all power and avionics and had to glide it in"
Anyone here happened to listen to the ATC on his scanner at the time of the accident? a distress call should have been published.
WF08, on Jan 17 2008, 11:00 AM, said:
The southern runway is closed though.
I listened to the ATC on my scanner it was an Emergency for the whole Approach and more than that.
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The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is attending the scene.
Heathrow Airport's southern runway was closed immediately after the incident for a period of less than 2hrs and the airport operated single runway operation during that time. The southern runway re-opened for departing aircraft at 14:30 with arriving aircraft landing on the northern runway.
BAA is doing everything possible to minimise disruption to our passengers.
Passengers flying from Heathrow today should contact their airline regarding the status of their flight. Air traffic control is diverting some arriving flights to other airports on a flight by flight basis.
British Airways has issued a helpline for anybody concerned about family and friends: 0800 389 4193.
No delays, Airport Runways both open.
#47
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:47 AM
Losing power in your landing config over heavily populated area has got to be pretty bad. Props to the crew!
#48
Posted 17 January 2008 - 11:55 AM
spitfir3, on Jan 17 2008, 11:46 AM, said:
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 11:30 AM, said:
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Yes so far they have:
1. Identified an A320 as a 747
2. Told us BA 777s are powered by RR engines that ae very reliable
They are extremely reliable
edit:
oh I see.. err theyve got some 777s (Earlier ones) with the GE's later ones with the RR's
#49
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:07 PM
Salem, on Jan 17 2008, 11:55 AM, said:
spitfir3, on Jan 17 2008, 11:46 AM, said:
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 11:30 AM, said:
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Yes so far they have:
1. Identified an A320 as a 747
2. Told us BA 777s are powered by RR engines that ae very reliable
They are extremely reliable
edit:
oh I see.. err theyve got some 777s (Earlier ones) with the GE's later ones with the RR's
BA uses Both GE and RR Engines. spitfir3 is correct. GE's for the earlier birds and RR for the newer birds.
#50
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:08 PM
Heathrow Airport, on Jan 17 2008, 11:46 AM, said:
As far as I can see (live footage), the aircraft is still in its stopped position. These things don't just blow over in a few hours.
No delays? Several flights diverted and cancelled.
#51
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:14 PM
mark_90, on Jan 17 2008, 05:08 PM, said:
There is Normal Operation, Heathrows Runway is 10553feet long you could land a small plane half way down or even a 747.
Before Accident: 27L landing 27R Departure
During the 2hrs after the accident:Landing and Departing 27R
Now: 27L departures, 27R Arrivals
Edited by Heathrow Airport, 17 January 2008 - 12:18 PM.
#52
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:14 PM
Heathrow Airport, on Jan 17 2008, 11:46 AM, said:
JG1324, on Jan 17 2008, 03:09 PM, said:
Salem, on Jan 17 2008, 04:12 PM, said:
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 10:33 AM, said:
Apparently the Captain told a tow-truck driver:
"I lost all power and avionics and had to glide it in"
Anyone here happened to listen to the ATC on his scanner at the time of the accident? a distress call should have been published.
WF08, on Jan 17 2008, 11:00 AM, said:
The southern runway is closed though.
I listened to the ATC on my scanner it was an Emergency for the whole Approach and more than that.
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The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is attending the scene.
Heathrow Airport's southern runway was closed immediately after the incident for a period of less than 2hrs and the airport operated single runway operation during that time. The southern runway re-opened for departing aircraft at 14:30 with arriving aircraft landing on the northern runway.
BAA is doing everything possible to minimise disruption to our passengers.
Passengers flying from Heathrow today should contact their airline regarding the status of their flight. Air traffic control is diverting some arriving flights to other airports on a flight by flight basis.
British Airways has issued a helpline for anybody concerned about family and friends: 0800 389 4193.
No delays, Airport Runways both open.
"I listened to the ATC on my scanner it was an Emergency for the whole Approach and more than that." ?????????????
What did they say??? tell us man!
Suprised they didn't atleast tell the CC...
#53
#54
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:22 PM
spitfir3, on Jan 17 2008, 05:14 PM, said:
Heathrow Airport, on Jan 17 2008, 11:46 AM, said:
JG1324, on Jan 17 2008, 03:09 PM, said:
Salem, on Jan 17 2008, 04:12 PM, said:
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 10:33 AM, said:
Apparently the Captain told a tow-truck driver:
"I lost all power and avionics and had to glide it in"
Anyone here happened to listen to the ATC on his scanner at the time of the accident? a distress call should have been published.
WF08, on Jan 17 2008, 11:00 AM, said:
The southern runway is closed though.
I listened to the ATC on my scanner it was an Emergency for the whole Approach and more than that.
Quote
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is attending the scene.
Heathrow Airport's southern runway was closed immediately after the incident for a period of less than 2hrs and the airport operated single runway operation during that time. The southern runway re-opened for departing aircraft at 14:30 with arriving aircraft landing on the northern runway.
BAA is doing everything possible to minimise disruption to our passengers.
Passengers flying from Heathrow today should contact their airline regarding the status of their flight. Air traffic control is diverting some arriving flights to other airports on a flight by flight basis.
British Airways has issued a helpline for anybody concerned about family and friends: 0800 389 4193.
No delays, Airport Runways both open.
"I listened to the ATC on my scanner it was an Emergency for the whole Approach and more than that." ?????????????
What did they say??? tell us man!
Suprised they didn't atleast tell the CC...
I think its best to just wait it out and see what happens, no doubt the papers will be full with utter shite tomorrow. I do like listening to the media and all the people talking about it as if they are suddenly experts its brilliant.. In the interest of speculating some more though, maybe complete engine failure and then the aircraft stalled.
#55
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:29 PM
"It came in at a very high angle and just dropped like
a stone - I would estimate 200 feet."
-BBC News witness report
Sounds like a stall.
#56
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:34 PM
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 03:04 PM, said:
Looks like BA have towed an A320 into place in front of the crashed 777 to block the views of the media camera-crews and the commentry went:
"Looks like a 747 is blocking our view..."
mistahimaskwa, on Jan 17 2008, 04:21 PM, said:
#57
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:37 PM
Origim, on Jan 17 2008, 05:29 PM, said:
"It came in at a very high angle and just dropped like
a stone - I would estimate 200 feet."
-BBC News witness report
Sounds like a stall.
Paul Venter, passenger
Ye sounds much like a stall but were there windshear reports? If so doesn't this make you drop suddenly aswell?
Edited by Max., 17 January 2008 - 12:38 PM.
#58
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:38 PM
Heathrow Airport, on Jan 17 2008, 05:14 PM, said:
At lease they were within the curfew
Edited by Iranair747, 17 January 2008 - 12:43 PM.
#59
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:39 PM
#60
Posted 17 January 2008 - 12:42 PM
Heathrow Airport, on Jan 17 2008, 04:46 PM, said:
JG1324, on Jan 17 2008, 03:09 PM, said:
Salem, on Jan 17 2008, 04:12 PM, said:
ThrottleUp, on Jan 17 2008, 10:33 AM, said:
Apparently the Captain told a tow-truck driver:
"I lost all power and avionics and had to glide it in"
Anyone here happened to listen to the ATC on his scanner at the time of the accident? a distress call should have been published.
WF08, on Jan 17 2008, 11:00 AM, said:
The southern runway is closed though.
I listened to the ATC on my scanner it was an Emergency for the whole Approach and more than that.
Quote
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is attending the scene.
Heathrow Airport's southern runway was closed immediately after the incident for a period of less than 2hrs and the airport operated single runway operation during that time. The southern runway re-opened for departing aircraft at 14:30 with arriving aircraft landing on the northern runway.
BAA is doing everything possible to minimise disruption to our passengers.
Passengers flying from Heathrow today should contact their airline regarding the status of their flight. Air traffic control is diverting some arriving flights to other airports on a flight by flight basis.
British Airways has issued a helpline for anybody concerned about family and friends: 0800 389 4193.
No delays, Airport Runways both open.
It wasn't going around, both engines and avionics failed over hounslow and they were forced to do such a landing due to a decrease in airspeed. It will be very close to a stall, but because of the slow speed people might have thought it 'dropped like a stone'.
Tell us everything you remember about the ATC! I wish I took my airband radio with me to school today
Nothing ever interesting happens at heathrow