A woman's body was found in the bathroom of a Delta Airlines flight after it had landed at Atlanta from Los Angeles.
The crew were assisted by medical professionals and the flight was met by authorities who confirmed that the lady had died.
Los Angeles Times quoted: "There were no signs of foul play and the body of a woman in her 60s was taken to a medical examiner's office for an autopsy".
A passenger onboard had alerted crew members when the woman had failed to come out the bathroom after half an hour and the woman's identity hasn't been released due to passenger privacy.
Showing posts with label Flight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flight. Show all posts
Thursday, 31 July 2008
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Another Qantas aircraft makes emergency landing
Another Qantas plane had to make an emergency landing just 3 days after a hole ripped through the fuselage of a Qantas 747.
The plane bound for Melbourne had to turn back to Adelaide with a mechanical problem. The pilot had told passengers there was a problem with the landing gear after it failed to retract after the Boeing 737-800 took off.
A Qantas spokeswoman said: "there was no risk to passengers’ safety during the “routine air turnback”.
Investigators have since found evidence that an oxygen tank had exploded onboard the 747 which eventually landed safely in the Phillipines on Friday.
The plane bound for Melbourne had to turn back to Adelaide with a mechanical problem. The pilot had told passengers there was a problem with the landing gear after it failed to retract after the Boeing 737-800 took off.
A Qantas spokeswoman said: "there was no risk to passengers’ safety during the “routine air turnback”.
Investigators have since found evidence that an oxygen tank had exploded onboard the 747 which eventually landed safely in the Phillipines on Friday.
Saturday, 26 July 2008
2 Metre hole blown in fuselage of Qantas Boeing 747 Jumbo.
Qantas have always maintained a 100% safety record but concerns have now been raised when a 747 on its way to Melbourne had to make an emergency landing in the Phillipines.
A loud bang was heard onboard the aircraft which blew a 2 metre hole in the fuselage and a forum for the Airline Industry said the plane had 'serious corrosion issues'.
One entry was reported saying "serious issues have been detected on VH-OJK while undergoing maintenance at Avalon [Melbourne Airport]."
VH-OJK is the specific registration code for the plane.
The entry, written by someone describing himself as an 'in-flight operations employee' continued: "This is the first aircraft to undergo cabin reconfiguration with the all new Premium Y/C cabin.
"Sources tell me the launch date has further slipped once to 5th of March operating the QF001 SYD-BKK-LHR route. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope OJK recovers from her plastic surgery!"
Qantas have confirmed the plane had undergone maintenance and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Dixon has said that preliminary checks didn't indicate corrosion near the hole.
The plane which had departed from London Heathrow and had stopped over at Hong Kong with 346 passengers was built in 1991. Whilst they were flying over the South China Sea people heard a loud bang which led to cabin decompression and oxygen masks releasing.
In order to stabilise the cabin pressure the Captain lowered the plane to 10,000ft and then went on to complete a safe emergency landing. Nobody was hurt and engineers are now conducting a full investigation into what happened.
Qantas haven't suffered a serious air accident since 1951 and have a fantastic safety record.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
100 feared dead after plane explodes on landing
A Sudan Airways jet has exploded whilst attempting to land at Khartoum Airport and veered off the runway.
It’s feared more than 100 people are dead. Aviation officials have said 203 passengers and 11 crew were onboard the aircraft and 103 and 10 crew members have survived.
The Airbus A310 had taken off from Damascus and was trying to land in a thunderstorm. It appeared to have landed safely before then swerving off the runway and exploding into a massive fireball.
"There are missing passengers who could be still inside the plane, or left the aircraft but did not inform officials they were passengers," a police spokesman said.
One survivor stated: “The landing was "rough", the right wing was on fire. Smoke poured into the cockpit and passengers began opening emergency exit doors as the flames quickly swept into the plane.”
The cause of the accident is still unclear. John Ukec Lueth Ukec the Sudanese ambassador to Washington has put the cause of the accident down to bad weather.
"There was a lot of water on the runway and they still tried to land," he claimed. "It will be investigated and we will find out what went wrong, whether it is a technical issue or human error."
Sudan’s police chief later added:
"Bad weather caused the plane to crash-land, split into two and catch fire. We believe that most of the passengers were able to make it out and escape with their lives."
However, the director of Khartoum Airport has said a technical fault with the aircraft caused the accident. He said that the aircraft landed safely and was being instructed from the control tower about taxiing. "At that moment, one of the engines exploded and the plane caught fire. It is a technical reason," said Mr Ibrahim
This incident has added to Sudan’s poor aviation safety record. In May 24 people died in a crash in remote part of the country where members of the region’s government were killed.
A Sudan Airways Boeing 737 crashed after take off from Port Sudan killing everyone onboard in July 2003.
It’s feared more than 100 people are dead. Aviation officials have said 203 passengers and 11 crew were onboard the aircraft and 103 and 10 crew members have survived.
The Airbus A310 had taken off from Damascus and was trying to land in a thunderstorm. It appeared to have landed safely before then swerving off the runway and exploding into a massive fireball.
"There are missing passengers who could be still inside the plane, or left the aircraft but did not inform officials they were passengers," a police spokesman said.
One survivor stated: “The landing was "rough", the right wing was on fire. Smoke poured into the cockpit and passengers began opening emergency exit doors as the flames quickly swept into the plane.”
The cause of the accident is still unclear. John Ukec Lueth Ukec the Sudanese ambassador to Washington has put the cause of the accident down to bad weather.
"There was a lot of water on the runway and they still tried to land," he claimed. "It will be investigated and we will find out what went wrong, whether it is a technical issue or human error."
Sudan’s police chief later added:
"Bad weather caused the plane to crash-land, split into two and catch fire. We believe that most of the passengers were able to make it out and escape with their lives."
However, the director of Khartoum Airport has said a technical fault with the aircraft caused the accident. He said that the aircraft landed safely and was being instructed from the control tower about taxiing. "At that moment, one of the engines exploded and the plane caught fire. It is a technical reason," said Mr Ibrahim
This incident has added to Sudan’s poor aviation safety record. In May 24 people died in a crash in remote part of the country where members of the region’s government were killed.
A Sudan Airways Boeing 737 crashed after take off from Port Sudan killing everyone onboard in July 2003.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Fans stranded at Gatwick Airport
A special charter flight put on for football supporters going to Russia for the Champions League final has been cancelled leaving hundreds of fans stranded at Gatwick airport.
A spokesman has said that a technical problem caused the fight to be cancelled.
Fans have now started to leave the airport as it's now too late to get to the match in time which starts at 19.45 BST.
A spokesman has said that a technical problem caused the fight to be cancelled.
Fans have now started to leave the airport as it's now too late to get to the match in time which starts at 19.45 BST.
Monday, 25 February 2008
Malaysia Airlines MH004 - We need the toilet!!
Well I've never experienced a flight like it. An hour after take off from KLIA the captain suddenly spoke through the speaker into the cabin.
"Ladies & gentleman we have a problem in the cabin which I need your full attention about."
My first response "Oh my god the plane's gonna go down!!." The captain then went on to say that 7 of the 14 toilets onboard the aircraft weren't working, or rather the flush had packed up! So we had 2 options, to either divert back to KLIA which will take an hour, or proceed onto London with the use of only 7 toilets.
Everybody in the cabin then had to vote, proceed or turn back. The result - an overwhelming 'carry on to London'. And so the flight continued as normal.
After many hours of watching films and playing Solitaire we were flying over Europe. Again another announcement from the captain,
"Ladies and gentleman, the toilet situation has just worsened, all toilets are now not functioning. Again 2 options, carry on to London which will take 1.5hrs or divert to Frankfurt taking 30mins. Please vote now."
Again another overwhemling decision to carry on the extra mile straight to London!!
After another very long hour and a half and many crossed legs, the flight finally landed at Heathrow and many anxious passengers disembarked from the aircraft!!.
There's a first time for everything!!
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Gang attack men at Birmingham Aiport Arrivals Terminal
A group of bikers thought to be a Hell Angels group tore through the arrivals lounge at Birmingham Airport chasing 3 men who were walking through the lounge after arriving on a flight from Alicante.
The gang was armed with iron bars and machetes and attacked the 3 men infront of terrified passengers.
An airport worker said:
'There was a large group of men congregating around the arrivals lounge, mostly big, stocky guys and they seemed agitated and looked as though they were waiting for someone. Then, all of a sudden, a few pointed out three large, shaven-headed men who had just got off the Alicante flight and they just exploded. Out came bars, machetes and chains and they really laid into these three men, it was horrific. I've seen a lot of fights before but this was different. It was brutal, it was nasty and it was organised. People were screaming, young kids crying their eyes out and they ran for cover, but there was blood everywhere. The fight carried on for a couple of minutes; the police were nowhere to be seen, which is unusual because usually there is quite a strong presence.'
Another added:
'I'm just staggered that violence as extreme as this can happen at an airport.'
The gang consisting of 10 men and 1 woman jumped into vehicles waiting outside Terminal One but they were later apprehended.
One of the men attacked is in a critical condition. Two others were hurt but not critically.
The gang was armed with iron bars and machetes and attacked the 3 men infront of terrified passengers.
An airport worker said:
'There was a large group of men congregating around the arrivals lounge, mostly big, stocky guys and they seemed agitated and looked as though they were waiting for someone. Then, all of a sudden, a few pointed out three large, shaven-headed men who had just got off the Alicante flight and they just exploded. Out came bars, machetes and chains and they really laid into these three men, it was horrific. I've seen a lot of fights before but this was different. It was brutal, it was nasty and it was organised. People were screaming, young kids crying their eyes out and they ran for cover, but there was blood everywhere. The fight carried on for a couple of minutes; the police were nowhere to be seen, which is unusual because usually there is quite a strong presence.'
Another added:
'I'm just staggered that violence as extreme as this can happen at an airport.'
The gang consisting of 10 men and 1 woman jumped into vehicles waiting outside Terminal One but they were later apprehended.
One of the men attacked is in a critical condition. Two others were hurt but not critically.
Monday, 3 December 2007
Fly Monarch for Christmas!!
If you're stuck with what to buy people for Christmas then how about some flymonarch.com vouchers!!
It's certainly different.
It's certainly different.
Friday, 9 November 2007
Aircraft makes emergency landing after engine comes off
A Boeing 737 had to make an emergency landing at Cape Town International Airport when it lost an engine during take off.
The plane was carrying over 100 people and had to circle the runway to lose fuel and to wait for the runway to be cleared of debris before landing.
It's thought the aircraft's right engine separated from the wing, a passenger said:
"I heard this huge bang, and he said, 'That's our engine that's just fallen off.' I couldn't believe it. He had to repeat it to me," she told SAPA.
"The plane started to shake a bit, but what was amazing was the staff and passengers: everybody was so calm. There was no hysteria, no nothing, it was amazing. The guy next to me seemed to know something about planes. He said, 'Don't worry: the plane will go with one engine.' So I thought, 'that's OK.'"
When the plane came to a standstill the pilot entered the cabin and everyone cheered.
The incident is still being investigated.
The plane was carrying over 100 people and had to circle the runway to lose fuel and to wait for the runway to be cleared of debris before landing.
It's thought the aircraft's right engine separated from the wing, a passenger said:
"I heard this huge bang, and he said, 'That's our engine that's just fallen off.' I couldn't believe it. He had to repeat it to me," she told SAPA.
"The plane started to shake a bit, but what was amazing was the staff and passengers: everybody was so calm. There was no hysteria, no nothing, it was amazing. The guy next to me seemed to know something about planes. He said, 'Don't worry: the plane will go with one engine.' So I thought, 'that's OK.'"
When the plane came to a standstill the pilot entered the cabin and everyone cheered.
The incident is still being investigated.
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Green Tea to be served on American Airlines flights
A health drinks company Fuze Beverage have announced that American Airlines will start selling Fuze Green Tea onboard their flights.
The CMO of Fuze Beverage Bill Meissner said:
"As consumers search for healthier beverage choices, many companies in the hospitality business are looking to provide better-for-you options. What better outlet for passengers to benefit from the ingredients of Fuze Green Tea than onboard a flight. Our Healthy Green Tea provides refreshment and rejuvenation with every sip."
The drink will be available on flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth to Chicago and LA, and also on flights departing San Francisco to JFK. This will commence from November 12th until November 18th.
The CMO of Fuze Beverage Bill Meissner said:
"As consumers search for healthier beverage choices, many companies in the hospitality business are looking to provide better-for-you options. What better outlet for passengers to benefit from the ingredients of Fuze Green Tea than onboard a flight. Our Healthy Green Tea provides refreshment and rejuvenation with every sip."
The drink will be available on flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth to Chicago and LA, and also on flights departing San Francisco to JFK. This will commence from November 12th until November 18th.
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Are more pilots falling asleep during flights?
With the cockpit today being entirely automated it's a wonder pilots are needed at all. However it's something else when the pilots are getting so bored that they're fallnig asleep.
Onboard a flight from Baltimore to Denver in 2004 this is what happened! The pilot and co-pilot had drifted off and only woke up when air traffic control were practically shouting at them as the plane was cruising at twice the required speed on approach. They did however manage to land the plane without mishap. Nobody onboard the flight was none the wiser and the only reason this matter has come to light is because the pilot submitted an anoymous report.
This isn't the first time this has happened as discovered from a Dallas news station, another pilot fell asleep during take off.
"When air traffic control said something on the radio we both woke up," recalled the pilot, "and I was like, oh my gosh, we're already up here."
Does something need to be done to keep all cockpit crew awake?
Onboard a flight from Baltimore to Denver in 2004 this is what happened! The pilot and co-pilot had drifted off and only woke up when air traffic control were practically shouting at them as the plane was cruising at twice the required speed on approach. They did however manage to land the plane without mishap. Nobody onboard the flight was none the wiser and the only reason this matter has come to light is because the pilot submitted an anoymous report.
This isn't the first time this has happened as discovered from a Dallas news station, another pilot fell asleep during take off.
"When air traffic control said something on the radio we both woke up," recalled the pilot, "and I was like, oh my gosh, we're already up here."
Does something need to be done to keep all cockpit crew awake?
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Singapore Airlines ban sex onboard A380!!
Singapore Airlines have put a ban on couples having sex on the A380!
Those hoping to make use of the first 'inflight' double bed will be disappointed.
"There are things that are acceptable on an aircraft and things that aren’t, and the rules for behaviour in our double beds are the same ones that apply throughout the aircraft,” said Singapore Airlines spokesman Stephen Forshaw.
"If couples used our double beds to engage in inappropriate activity, we would politely ask them to desist.”
However there may be some hope. The double suites do have closing doors so crew aren't going to know any different!!
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Planes collide on runway at Heathrow
A British Airways 747 and a Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A340 were involved in a collision whilst taxiing at Heathrow.
There were no injuries and BA confirmed there was indeed a collision and that investigations were underway.
A BAA spokesman said "Heathrow airport can confirm that two aircraft were involved in an incident earlier this evening on the ground. There are no reported injuries."
A spokeswoman for Sri Lankan Airlines said "It is reported that the wing tips of the two aircraft brushed against each other while taxiing. No injuries were reported. All passengers have been transferred to city hotels until alternate travel arrangements are made during the course of the day."
A passenger onboard the Sri Lankan has said that they hit the BA jet from behind: "We turned our wing, almost hit what looked like the tail end of the British Airways flight, and we ended up chopping off a bit of wing. It cut through it like butter," said Danish journalist Annasofie Flamand.
"It's pretty incredible to see something like that in a place like Heathrow airport. Thank God it was on the ground and not in the air."
The aircraft was then being inspected to assess the extent of the damage.
Meanwhile, passengers were given the option of a refund or to stay the night in a hotel and leave on the next available flight.
There were no injuries and BA confirmed there was indeed a collision and that investigations were underway.
A BAA spokesman said "Heathrow airport can confirm that two aircraft were involved in an incident earlier this evening on the ground. There are no reported injuries."
A spokeswoman for Sri Lankan Airlines said "It is reported that the wing tips of the two aircraft brushed against each other while taxiing. No injuries were reported. All passengers have been transferred to city hotels until alternate travel arrangements are made during the course of the day."
A passenger onboard the Sri Lankan has said that they hit the BA jet from behind: "We turned our wing, almost hit what looked like the tail end of the British Airways flight, and we ended up chopping off a bit of wing. It cut through it like butter," said Danish journalist Annasofie Flamand.
"It's pretty incredible to see something like that in a place like Heathrow airport. Thank God it was on the ground and not in the air."
The aircraft was then being inspected to assess the extent of the damage.
Meanwhile, passengers were given the option of a refund or to stay the night in a hotel and leave on the next available flight.
Singapore Airlines finally get their A380
The eagerly awaited Airbus A380 has finally been delivered to Singaopre Airlines 18 months behind schedule.
Thomas Enders the chief executive described the delivery of the world's largest passenger jet as "the latest milestone in a long journey".
Five hundred people gathered at Toulouse to watch the exchange of the aircraft and it will be flown to Singapore on Wednesday.
The aircraft will experience its first flight from Singapore to Sydney on 25th October.
"I realise how unsettling recent times, particularly the last 18 months, have been, but that only serves to make this achievement all the more impressive," Mr Enders told Airbus employees at the ceremony.
Airbus have said they don't predict anymore delays with the delivery of the aircraft on other orders and should exchange hands as planned in 2008.
"It is something to celebrate when you launch a new airplane and get it turned over to a client," said John Nance, a US aviation analyst.
"But this has been a very difficult delivery and the troubles will resonate for some time. I am sure she will fly well and it is a magnificent achievement but I think it is a white elephant."
Thomas Enders the chief executive described the delivery of the world's largest passenger jet as "the latest milestone in a long journey".
Five hundred people gathered at Toulouse to watch the exchange of the aircraft and it will be flown to Singapore on Wednesday.
The aircraft will experience its first flight from Singapore to Sydney on 25th October.
"I realise how unsettling recent times, particularly the last 18 months, have been, but that only serves to make this achievement all the more impressive," Mr Enders told Airbus employees at the ceremony.
Airbus have said they don't predict anymore delays with the delivery of the aircraft on other orders and should exchange hands as planned in 2008.
"It is something to celebrate when you launch a new airplane and get it turned over to a client," said John Nance, a US aviation analyst.
"But this has been a very difficult delivery and the troubles will resonate for some time. I am sure she will fly well and it is a magnificent achievement but I think it is a white elephant."
Saturday, 13 October 2007
Aircraft too heavy on Virgin Blue flight to Cairns, passengers asked to disembark!
I've always been amazed at how a plane manages to get into the air with all the weight it carries, but it's come to something else when passengers are asked to get off because the plane is too heavy!!
This is what happened on a Virgin Blue flight flying from Melbourne to Cairns as crew asked for any volunteers that would be willing to disembark because the 737 wouldn't have enough fuel for the flight.
Up stepped three gallant men who offered to get off the aircraft. The flight was able to get underway once their luggage was removed.
A Virgin Blue spokeswoman said that flights had been diverted around Australia due to bad weather in Melburne. She later said that the 737 being used for the Cairns route had a lower weight capacity than the aircraft originally scheduled.
The three passengers who left the plane were compensated with travel vouchers.
This is what happened on a Virgin Blue flight flying from Melbourne to Cairns as crew asked for any volunteers that would be willing to disembark because the 737 wouldn't have enough fuel for the flight.
Up stepped three gallant men who offered to get off the aircraft. The flight was able to get underway once their luggage was removed.
A Virgin Blue spokeswoman said that flights had been diverted around Australia due to bad weather in Melburne. She later said that the 737 being used for the Cairns route had a lower weight capacity than the aircraft originally scheduled.
The three passengers who left the plane were compensated with travel vouchers.
Thursday, 11 October 2007
First delivery of A380 to Singapore Airlines set to take place next week.
The Airbus A380 was taking part in a test flight and landed in the capital of the Philippines on Thursday.
The aircraft flew from Melbourne to Manila International Airport and managed to land without any problems despite its size.
The flight was part of the many tests to show it could "fit in today's airport infrastructure," without having to adjust anything.
Airbus A380 is now the world's largest passenger jet and has the capacity to carry up to 850 people.
The first delivery to Singapore Airlines is set to take place next week.
Monday, 24 September 2007
Plane crash victim to be buried today
One of the victims of the Thai air disaster is to be buried today by family in Londonderry.
The remains of the 22 year old were sent back home on Friday to the Drumard Park home in the Hazelbank area.
The aircraft crashed on landing when it came down in bad weather killing 88 people.
Patricia Logue Aaron's Aunt said:
"We the parents and brothers of Aaron Toland would like to express heartfelt gratitude to our family and friends who have given us great comfort and support as we mourn the loss of our beloved son and brother Aaron. Nothing could prepare us to lose Aaron in this terrible tragic manner so far away from us, his family.
"We are heartened that he is back home with us. Our only desire now is to mourn our son and brother. We appreciate that the circumstances of Aaron's death and those of 88 other people in Thailand made it world news. However, we are a family in mourning and ask that the media would respect our privacy."
Doctors have said that his friend Chris Cooley is still in hospital in Phuket but is expected to make a full recovery.
Investigators have said that the possible cause of the crash is wind shear, where the wind makes a sudden change in direction or speed.
The remains of the 22 year old were sent back home on Friday to the Drumard Park home in the Hazelbank area.
The aircraft crashed on landing when it came down in bad weather killing 88 people.
Patricia Logue Aaron's Aunt said:
"We the parents and brothers of Aaron Toland would like to express heartfelt gratitude to our family and friends who have given us great comfort and support as we mourn the loss of our beloved son and brother Aaron. Nothing could prepare us to lose Aaron in this terrible tragic manner so far away from us, his family.
"We are heartened that he is back home with us. Our only desire now is to mourn our son and brother. We appreciate that the circumstances of Aaron's death and those of 88 other people in Thailand made it world news. However, we are a family in mourning and ask that the media would respect our privacy."
Doctors have said that his friend Chris Cooley is still in hospital in Phuket but is expected to make a full recovery.
Investigators have said that the possible cause of the crash is wind shear, where the wind makes a sudden change in direction or speed.
Saturday, 22 September 2007
Gun smuggled onto Ryanair flight from Spain
A 39 year old man was arrested at Blackpool airport yesterday after smuggling a gun onboard a Ryanair flight. He has since been released on bail.
The firearm and ammunition was contained in the man's luggage.
Police recieved a tip-off about the incident and went to the airport ready to meet the flight from Gerona Spain.
Police have said that the man isn't thought to be a terroist and that he wasn't smuggling the gun for anyone else.
“The man has been questioned by officers and released on police bail pending further enquiries,” a police spokesman said.
“At this stage officers are not treating the incident as terrorist related, nor do we believe the gun was intended to be passed on to anyone else.”
Begs the old question again whether safety is being compromised for money, how was the gun not picked up before boarding the flight! Are security checks lapsing again?
The firearm and ammunition was contained in the man's luggage.
Police recieved a tip-off about the incident and went to the airport ready to meet the flight from Gerona Spain.
Police have said that the man isn't thought to be a terroist and that he wasn't smuggling the gun for anyone else.
“The man has been questioned by officers and released on police bail pending further enquiries,” a police spokesman said.
“At this stage officers are not treating the incident as terrorist related, nor do we believe the gun was intended to be passed on to anyone else.”
Begs the old question again whether safety is being compromised for money, how was the gun not picked up before boarding the flight! Are security checks lapsing again?
Friday, 21 September 2007
KLM And PanAm Aircraft Collision
Don't know if you've already seen this, but I found this on YouTube recently, it put the wind up me, that's for sure!
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Britons killed in flight to Thailand named
The eight Britons who have been confirmed dead from the Thai air accident have been named.
Tributes were paid to Neil and Helen Slater, Susan Howell, Steve Saunby, Tony and Judy Weston, Colin Denny and Alexander Collins.
Eighty nine passengers were killed on the One-Two-Go flight from Bangkok to Phuket when the pilot tried to land in bad weather.
Reports are so far blaming the pilot and faulty equipment at Phuket Airport for the accident.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
