ThomsonFly 757 bird strike & flames captured on video

nocalsteve Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - You've seen too many movies that over dramatize everything. Talking on the radio is intended to be just a conversation between two people.

turbotraker Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - whatsup1396, so you think this is an Airbus?

Flyer1000 Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - how can you copy the ATC into the Video?

14159265359 Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - Yes, that's G-BOAC; the concorde on display at the Manchester Airport Viewing Park. Currently under construction as I understand but still a great family day out.

14159265359 Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - Most of the time ATC comms are more formal, but "take second or later exit" reduces the need for a pilot or co- to think more about something and keep more at the task in hand - getting on the ground safely. "wind is calm", as far as I understand, is standard ATC for little to no wind in any direction. Hope that helps.

fissionfruit Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - it's really, really, REALLY complicated, it's called video editing! The viewing area at manchester has the ATC playing over speakers, i imagine he has somehow tapped into this and recorded it.

fissionfruit Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - Can someone explain the necessity of the brake check please.

piersparfitt Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - They would normally have used the engines to provide reverse thrust to assist in slowing the plane, but as they only had one engine operational, they would have had to use the brakes more to slow down, possibly leading to overheating and the potential for a fire

Dudeboy4000 Says:

Nov 17, 2008 - Correct. the AVP @ manchester is a fantastic day out :)

cooltrain157 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - After 40 seconds the video gets boring. You should have edited that out.

nocalsteve Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Since he was landing with only one engine, he did not have maximum thrust reverse available and was severly limited in how much reverse he could use on the left engine because it would pull the aircraft to the left during roll out. It is very common during maximum use of brakes for the brakes to overheat, boil hydralic fluid, or blow out tires which could start a fire on the landing gear. The fire crew would check the brakes as a precaution in case of fire.

nocalsteve Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - The engine did not flameout. The birdstrike resulted in damage to the compressor section that resulted in compressor stalls which explains the flames popping from the tailpipe. The engine continues to run until it is apparently and expectedly shut down by the flight crew.

sirbananaman Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - ground speed brake..imao

0351522743 Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - thanks for the vid, very nice, glad you uploaded the entire scene!

bufflyrich Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Gotta give credit to the crew for keeping cool....

adamski895RS Says:

Nov 20, 2008 - i have been on that exact plane

chepelatino Says:

Nov 20, 2008 - nice job pilot :)

jobypolansky Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - I must have watched this video about 15 times. Great example of safety, procedure, and pure professionals...

filmproducer4 Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - great video,,,,

night420shadow Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - ohh!! how did you feel? were you been notified that the plane had an engine failure?

Philscbx Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Those engines put out roughly 50,000 hp, and rarely use more than 60% of it except in cases like this. I was one of the service line techs during engine seize at MSP. Multi bird strikes took down the twin of my son's Awac's in Alaska early 90's. A 707 version. You'd think they would pass through easier, but a tweaked blade anywhere within and it's done. Front fan blades are pretty tough and $26,000 a blade. They are removed and rapped in blankets and strapped in the seats.

liamhills Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - that pilot gots some big balls, so like he landed on one engine ??

komedykid4211 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - that must suck 4 the airport having 2 put another 30k in the hole. lol good vid tho

gliderpilotniels Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - My compliments to the crew and ATC, they handled extremely calm and professional in this emergency situation.

jacob1029 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - sure..