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Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 5:36pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
One time I was on a DHC Dash-8, a turboprop, to some location like that. The plane was full and as we took off I don't think anyone expected any drama. It's a routine flight after all. Suddenly we started seeing smoke from engine no 1. Damn! The fan was slowing down and from all indications the engine was out. And this plane had taken off and was leveling. See wahala! Only we on the left saw it. Those on the right saw nothing. We called the attention of the flight attendant to it and she took a peek from a nearby window before hurrying away. I think the pilots must have seen it too, cos shortly an announcement came over the radio and they said they'd be turning back to the airport. See drama in the airplane. Turning wetin this is where you'll know even oyinbo people dey fear like craze. Some however tried to keep calm. I guess those are the ones who gave always expected to die in a place crash ![]() Anyways, i love airplanes and have seen a lot of airplane dramas in documentaries. I knew quite well the plane could fly on one engine, but even that knowledge wasn't exactly comforting at this trying time. The pilot managed the situation well, turned the aircraft (you'd hardly notice) and proceeded back to the airport. We made a safe landing, switched planes and went back in air again. So much for a near miss. Sometimes, i think. If the two engines had failed, that plane would have turned a glider that may have very well crashed into the dense neighborhood below and we'll all be history. Anyways, who wants to talk plane dramas. Anyone had similar or worse experiences? |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 5:48pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
Near miss at Barcelona airport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpZYIcTwTOA Reminds me of the on-ground collision at one of the canary islands between a Pan Am plane and a KLM. Not good at all. You can watch documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiV9ZH7QiLA |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by tdayof(m): 6:14pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
goofyone:you also a fan of air miss right? What about air crash investigations ![]() |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 6:17pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
tdayof:Oh, I love aircrash investigation. I've probably seen all the episodes. You love the Canadian series too? |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by tdayof(m): 7:06pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
goofyone:same here @the Canadian series I don't know that. Any link/ |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 11:02pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
tdayof:Aircrash investigation is a Canadian series. Which was your favorite episode? And why the fascination? |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by tdayof(m): 11:08pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
goofyone:dhl against the Russian students! Am an aviation lover have more interest in military planes! |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 11:12pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
tdayof:That one was sad. The father killing the ATC was not justified sha. Easily avoidable accident, if all the odds were not stacked against the ATC. Do you fly these planes? Which military planes do you have interest in? |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by LordReed(m): 11:28pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
goofyone: I saw the documentary on DSTV it was a harrowing experience for the survivors. |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 11:47pm On Jan 18, 2015 |
LordReed:Harrowing? Even worse. Harrowing is an understatement. |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by tdayof(m): 12:01am On Jan 19, 2015 |
goofyone:no but I play some simulators! I love f-22 and this mc Douglas |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by tdayof(m): 9:10am On Jan 19, 2015 |
goofyone:what of air crash confidential? |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 3:13pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
tdayof:Now that sounds fun. I'm not so into military jets sha. Just the regular commerical airliners. I also like to research the aircrafts i fly in. |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 3:15pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
tdayof:Most def. They take on general cases. Aircrash investigation takes on specific cases. |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 3:18pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
tdayof:seconds from disaster? |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by tdayof(m): 5:33pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
goofyone:haven't been to the airport before sef ![]() |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 5:43pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
tdayof:Are you kidding? With your love for aircrafts, you should soon |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by tdayof(m): 5:46pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
goofyone:yea sure soon am going for degree in aeronautical engineering sef |
Re: Plane Crashes, Drama And Near-misses by Nobody: 7:35pm On Jan 19, 2015 |
tdayof:That's a good one |
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