Southwest Jet Hits Lightpole

[WNrforlife]

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/5741967/detail.html

I'll admit - that was a pretty stupid thing for the pilot to do. What an idiot.

 

[BoeingBoy]

Sorta like these two....

"On August 3, 2005, at 0840 mountain daylight time, an Airbus A320, N472UA, operated by Ted Airlines, sustained minor damage to its tail cone when the left winglet of another Airbus A320, N496UA, operated by Ted Airlines, made contact with it while it was taxiing to Gate A-48 on the southside of Concourse A at Denver International Airport (DIA), Denver, Colorado."

"The two Boeing 737 company aircraft were involved in a ground collision while on the ramp. The first airplane, N305UA, was pushed straight back from its gate via a tug and wing walker. The airplane was disconnected from the tug and its engines were running. The pilots received hand signals from the tug operator releasing them from his guidance. The second airplane, N373UA, was being pushed back an adjacent gate via a tug and wing walker. The wing walker, who was positioned at the front of the right wing, stopped the pushback. The wing walker and tug operator had a brief discussion which resulted in the tug operator pulling the aircraft back toward the gate. The pilots of the first airplane visually cleared the area and began to taxi by turning to the west. During the turn, the left wing tip of the first airplane struck the right wing tip of the second company airplane."

Not to single UA out....

"On October 10, 2005, approximately 1124 mountain daylight time, an Airbus Industries A319-111, N927FR, operated by Frontier Airlines Inc., as flight 567, and piloted by an airline transport pilot, sustained minor damage when it collided with a de-icing vehicle while taxiing for takeoff from the de-icing pad at Denver International Airport (DEN), Denver, Colorado."

"On September 18, 2005, at 1812 EDT, a Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-231, registered in the United States as N583NK, experienced a tail strike upon landing at Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Fort Lauderdale, Florida."

"On August 29, 2005, approximately 1410 Pacific daylight time, an Airbus A330-223, N855NW, that was taxiing for takeoff collided with a Bombardier DHC-8-202, N363PH, that was standing with engines operating waiting to be marshaled to its parking spot on the Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon"

"On August 20, 2005, about 0854 central daylight time, a Boeing 757-33N, N557TZ, operated by American Trans Air as flight 4625, sustained substantial damage on impact with a fence while taxing to runway 22L for takeoff at the Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, Illinois."

"On August 8, 2005, at 1230 eastern daylight time, a Boeing 737-800, N73270, operated by Continental Airlines as flight 1435, sustained minor damage when it impacted two parked Embraer 145 airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, New Jersey."

"On June 19, 2005, at 2120 mountain daylight time, a Boeing 737-524, N24633, operated by Continental Airlines as flight 1861 and piloted by an airline transport pilot, sustained minor damage when it taxied into jetway A8 at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake City, Utah"

"On May 28, 2005, at 1620 mountain daylight time, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82, N911TW, operating as American Airlines Flight 1125, departed the right side of runway 35R on landing at the Denver International Airport (DEN), Denver, Colorado."

"On May 10, 2005, at 1930 central daylight time, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51, N763NC, collided with an Airbus A-319-114, N368NB, during taxi resulting in substantial damage to both airplanes near gate G10, at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Minneapolis, Minnesota."

"On March 2, 2005, at 1550 eastern standard time, a Boeing 777-200, N78008, operated by Continental Airlines as flight 99, experienced a tail strike departing from the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, New Jersey."

These are all from 2005. The point is that good pilots can screw up (or "There but for the grace of God go I"). Fortunately, most of us are lucky enough to go through a career without something like any of these happening - that "grace of God" thing.

Pointing to ordinary mishaps as somehow being "proof" of mental state or corporate culture is foolish at best.

Jim

 

[WNFA]

Sorta like these two....

"On August 3, 2005, at 0840 mountain daylight time, an Airbus A320, N472UA, operated by Ted Airlines, sustained minor damage to its tail cone when the left winglet of another Airbus A320, N496UA, operated by Ted Airlines, made contact with it while it was taxiing to Gate A-48 on the southside of Concourse A at Denver International Airport (DIA), Denver, Colorado."

"The two Boeing 737 company aircraft were involved in a ground collision while on the ramp. The first airplane, N305UA, was pushed straight back from its gate via a tug and wing walker. The airplane was disconnected from the tug and its engines were running. The pilots received hand signals from the tug operator releasing them from his guidance. The second airplane, N373UA, was being pushed back an adjacent gate via a tug and wing walker. The wing walker, who was positioned at the front of the right wing, stopped the pushback. The wing walker and tug operator had a brief discussion which resulted in the tug operator pulling the aircraft back toward the gate. The pilots of the first airplane visually cleared the area and began to taxi by turning to the west. During the turn, the left wing tip of the first airplane struck the right wing tip of the second company airplane."

Not to single UA out....

...

Hey Boeing Boy, You've got class. Love your posts.

**Moderator Note: Please refrain from quoting a lengthy post. It just makes it easier for everyone to read follow-on posts. Thank you.**

 

[FlightShadow]

I live near SLC ... I can't believe I never heard about the CO hitting Jetway incident!

 

[Hope777]

Not to leave our Employer out......

http://www.faa.gov/data_statistics/acciden...ia/C_1228_N.txt

 

[orangeman]

I was told (by a WN Captain), that all A/C were asked to move to the outermost area of the taxiway for some reason. All A/C awaiting departure. This is part of the reason that a WN jet clipped a temp light pole. I would love to hear more info from those of you that have the time to do more research. B)

 

[Paul]

Hi orangeman,

I believe that this was discussed here, or is this more recent?

 

[orangeman]

Hello Paul,
I was hoping for new info. I flew thru SAN a few days ago and the story from ground Ops and my Capt. was totally different from what I have read on this forum. I wanted to contest the "cowboy/faster taxi" reasoning as to this mishap.
Thanks

I was told (by a WN Captain), that all A/C were asked to move to the outermost area of the taxiway for some reason. All A/C awaiting departure. This is part of the reason that a WN jet clipped a temp light pole. I would love to hear more info from those of you that have the time to do more research. B)

Oops, I forgot to mention that I tried to post whithin the original thread but recieved a message that the "topic was closed".
Thanks Again Mr. Moderator for your time and effort!

Hi orangeman,

I believe that this was discussed here, or is this more recent?

 

[Paul]

No worries. Because you are looking for new information on an old topic I'll just wave ye old moderator wand and merge everything together.

 

[BoeingBoy]

Hello Paul,
I was hoping for new info.

So far the "lightpole" incident hasn't made it into the FAA or NTSB database. I suppose it could be that the holidays put the data entry process behind, though there are incidents from early Jan already listed.

I'll try to remember to keep an eye out for it's inclusion in the database.

Jim