Litespeed Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 They reckon the pilot can tap the wheel on the tarmac and pop it round so it's straight. It's been before apparently. Likely case, the nose wheel will snap off, and the nose will scrape along the runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwizzel-B Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Well that's nice of you to make light of it. I'm sure they would really appreciate that heh. 586560710[/snapback] I bet they'd like to know that there are people out there with a positive attitude, who are confident that they'll be fine. Give it a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvez Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I edited my post. Here is the link: MSNBC live feed 586560715[/snapback] Thanks alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorpheux Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 They reckon the pilot can tap the wheel on the tarmac and pop it round so it's straight. It's been before apparently. Likely case, the nose wheel will snap off, and the nose will scrape along the runway. 586560721[/snapback] Well, they just said that the wheel is actually intentionally designed to sheer off. So I guess they'll try to land on the 2 main (back) wheels and the front stub? They just mentioned how the back gear is locked down but they don't know if the front is locked down or just hanging down. If it isn't locked, it will just collapse and they'll be landing on the nose of the fuselage, basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted September 22, 2005 Author Veteran Share Posted September 22, 2005 6 minutes. confirmed by jetblue. 6:00PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted September 22, 2005 Global Moderator Share Posted September 22, 2005 Looks bad.. :no: 586560667[/snapback] ouch.. i thought it was like an L. but the wheel is the oposite way.. once that front wheel touches, that plane is gonna spin out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorpheux Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 ouch.. i thought it was like an L.but the wheel is the oposite way.. once that front wheel touches, that plane is gonna spin out of control. 586560740[/snapback] Um, no. That wheel is going to be under so much force that it will either sheer off or simply collapse. Whatever happens, that wheel will not simply steer the plane around in circles once it lands. That plane will have so much force when it hits the ground, it will go one direction (forward) and that direction only. The question is will the plane roll or explode or whatever. But just think simply about the speeds and the forces involved. That wheel can not simply steer the plane away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvez Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 3 minutes left. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amr_01 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 ouch.. i thought it was like an L.but the wheel is the oposite way.. once that front wheel touches, that plane is gonna spin out of control. 586560740[/snapback] i doubt it will spit at all. they've said it will either straighten the wheel, or the wheel will break off. i'm sure the plane is too heavy to spin from the front wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalN. Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 at least they are being smart and getting rid of all the fuel they can, and not just go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorpheux Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 CNN expert said he "guaranteed" that it would be a "safe landing." He mentioned that it is not a "crash landing" but it is an "emergency landing." He also mentioned that the front gear was probably locked (as opposed to just hanging down and not being locked in place). They also just showed a very clear close-up shot of the plane flying with the sideways wheel. EDIT: Same expert just said that, in his opinion, "everybody would survive." It all sounds pretty good (considering the circumstances). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvez Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 They are starting to land right now, tho. Looking scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy1 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 at least they are being smart and getting rid of all the fuel they can, and not just go for it.586560767[/snapback] It's not "being smart" it's just what you do in situations like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kombolcha Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 i'm Tivoing right now.. i'll watch it later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalN. Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 It's not "being smart" it's just what you do in situations like this. 586560771[/snapback] true, but you could have dumped it all too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecableguy Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 this is the last run, its about to come down within minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amr_01 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 true, but you could have dumped it all too. 586560786[/snapback] They said this type of plane doesn't have the ability to dump fuel, that's why they're burning it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvez Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 They say pretty soon. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xSilverKnight Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 he's landing ! The plan is going down in altitude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvez Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 People watching? I'd go run for my life instead of watching, you never know. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lardiop Veteran Posted September 22, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 22, 2005 http://mfile.akamai.com/11595/live/reflect...up=36821∝=n Streaming link for those who wanna watch on their computers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalN. Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Larry King is really concerned about if the people on the plane are being allowed to watch CNN coverage right now. :rolleyes: 586560808[/snapback] yeah no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahbinator Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Larry King is really concerned about if the people on the plane are being allowed to watch CNN coverage right now. :rolleyes: 586560808[/snapback] There's no CNN on JetBlue, but there's Fox News and MSNBC :pinch: I just hope all of them make it safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy1 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Larry King is really concerned about if the people on the plane are being allowed to watch CNN coverage right now. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvez Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 2000ft away/4 miles. *scared* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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