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[SSRinPHX]

Because in all likelyhood the EXPERIENCED employee would know the truck wont fit under the bridge

Yep, but the guy going under the bridge, from what I read, was a result of them making a getaway attempt. Anyone stoooooooopid enough to try to get away will also be stooooooopid enough to drive under a low clearance bridge- no matter how experienced they are.

 

[PITMTC]

Bob, who would you like to be responsible for this incident?

The person driving the truck?

His/her supervisor?

Their manager?

Their trainer?

Station management?

US Airways?

The FAA?

The United States of America?

Kent, you can't badmouth us all you want but I am not going to sit here and let YOU bad mouth the United States of AMERICA.

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You forgot Crystal City, Oh yeah.. can't use that one any more.
Try Tempe from now on Bob. 🙄

 

[PITMTC]

I'll answer your question with a question. Who is responsible for creating an atomosphere of fear and intimidation in the workplace?

The point being if these guys/gals. young, old, new or experienced would NOT have tried to run if their was an appropriate work environment.

OK then, who gets blamed for all the criminals who run from the cops?
The cops?
So from your question-to-a-question above, your saying the person ran from the scene because he had "fear and intimidation" from the company?
Give it a break. That person, for whatever reason, had his own individiual reason for trying to get away (if in fact that is what happened). Don't blame the company. Now you sound like someone else on here who is always trying to protect the stupid.

 

[etops1]

it's just the way it is around here at us/east . no one takes responsibility for their actions . everyone blames everyone else but themselves. from the old management to the employees. everyone is always pointing fingers at eachother. no one says "oh sorry, that was my fault" pathetic. things really need to change.

 

[700UW]

Maybe the person was scared, ever think of that pitmtc?

And it is a union's job by law to represent every member.

 

[PITMTC]

Maybe the person was scared, ever think of that pitmtc?

And it is a union's job by law to represent every member.

I never said he/she wasn't scared. I just argued his reputed reason that the "fear and intimidating" environment was to blame for that person running. Any logical thinking method could dispute that shot-from-the-hip argument.

 

[UWCactus]

I'll answer your question with a question. Who is responsible for creating an atomosphere of fear and intimidation in the workplace?

The point being if these guys/gals. young, old, new or experienced would NOT have tried to run if their was an appropriate work environment.

If you are trying to blame the company for their attempt to run off, you're pathetic. First of all, these are not even company employees (US Airways), secondly, you're damn right, that if you don't follow procedure and you create a/c damage that cost millions of dollars, you may be in trouble.

 

[PITMTC]

If you are trying to blame the company for their attempt to run off, you're pathetic. First of all, these are not even company employees (US Airways), secondly, you're damn right, that if you don't follow procedure and you create a/c damage that cost millions of dollars, you may be in trouble.

I'm with ya 100%.

 

[Art at ISP]

You know, at this point it doesn't matter whose fault it was--the important thing is that no one was hurt. Enough of the fingerpointing and let's move on.

As they say, hindsight is 20-20. Perhaps this incident will bring to light some training deficiencies which may exist, and it is hoped that both the management and labor sides might use this incident as an impetus to focus on making PHL a safer workplace--which might lead to improvement in efficiency.

Bottom line folks is that it could have been much worse.

My best to you all......

 

[MarkMyWords]

So let me get this straight Bob.....Swinging the ax hap-hazardly - without all the facts - creates an environment that is less intimidating and fearful?

Bob - you have no facts and you are ready to fire anyone and everyone in PHL. Quit shooting from the hip and get FACTS before you swing the ax. There may be more to the story then you know.

 

[workin4U]

A/C 406 was parked at gate B5 during a turn around flight. The catering crew had just completed catering the A/C throught the L2 door. After backing away from the A/C the driver proceed forward under the elevator.
The catering truck struck the aircraft aft of the APU damaging the APU exhaust pipe,muffler and shroud. The aircraft was inspected,a temporary repair installed to the shroud and maintenance ferried to PIT for repairs.
Estimated cost for repairs including labor is approx 110K. More if the APU requires replacement.
In PHL catering is performed by US employees.

 

[propdoc]

 

[autofixer]

What always scares me on these "hit and run" incidents (if that is what it is), is damage is going to occur and not be noticable because it is night. This could result in a hull loss and hundreds of deaths. This IS SERIOUS STUFF folks! Running from this kind of event should be a criminal offense.

 

[dc3fanatic]

I think uncle Al needs another bonus

I thought catering was outsourced at PHL. So how could you reasonably hold AL or anyone from US Airways responsible for this? The only way I see that as a possibility was if a US Airways employee was guiding the truck into the plane.

Wouldn't the caterer (perhaps GGI) be responsible?

 

[AP Tech]

I noticed in the pics evidence of a skydrol leak and peeling paint, so the A/C was due for paint upgrade anyway. 😉