Another Boeing 737 Max-8 crash

A commercial pilot friend of mine has told me stories of the turbulence coming over Big Bear and into the LA basin. Real white knuckle stuff, like the crew cannot even see or get their hands on the controls because they're being shaken so much.

 

On one of my first internal flights in Russia, on some type of Tupalov, we had an inflight emergency issue with the plane and were met on the ground with a full contingent of emergency vehicles. I remember that during the flight, which was in the middle of the night, the crew switched off the autopilot and I could feel that they were exercising all the controls. That was fun.

 

Assjuice was wondering about warning lights. I'm sure there's one or two in that cockpit. It is an early 747. I'm guessing that right facing position is the engineer?

 

We had a go-around coming into MKE because a family of coyotes wandered onto the runway while we were coming in. It seemed like we were 100ft off the deck when it was full throttle and back up while they sent someone out shoo them off.

 

Yes, engineer panel. Hardest working guy in that crew.

 

I don't fly a lot but have flown on a/c of all sizes since I was a child (mid 40s now). I have experienced 1 engine shut down. It was on an A320. I did not know that it had happened until the pilot told the passengers. After he told us I did remember hearing a slight change in the air vents. He told us that he had been flying for over 20 years and that was the first time he had it happen. We made an uneventful landing although it was not at our intended destination.
I work with jet engines on smaller aircraft. Part of the certification of both the engines and the a/c is doing an analysis of the probability of having certain failures, like an engine shutdown. I happened to be working on one of those analysis when I had that experience and my first thoughts went to the probabilities I had been working. I was not concerned. The job I am in now involves seeing reports of engine shut down cases. I know how rare they are.

 

Not a 737, but not what I'd call good news for Boeing: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/united-flight-328-experiences-loud-bang-giant-metal-engine-part-falls-front-yard
On the way to Hawaii, so a good thing it didn't happen half way to Oahu.

 

...after burners still generating thrust. no big deal.

 

That means exactly not one thing for Boeing. It's either a GE or Rolls Royce engine that is likely maintained by an engine OEM approved yard. I would say that it's a great thing for Boeing that they designed a plane that can fly with one engine. Another consideration is that the shrapnel (maybe) didn't escape the fan housing, which is yet another good thing for everyone involved.

Now, if the wing or tail fell off, that's bad for Boeing. Like the current 787 manufacturing flaw issue. That is bad. And expensive.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsu...nited_airlines_boeing_777200_engine_2_caught/

Thats pretty crazy!!

 

I know , RIGHT!!!

There's WAY more snow on the ground in my yard in Texas than the one in Denver.

Who'd'a thunk it?!?

 

After the investigation is all done, they should make it into a hot tub..

 

It’s probably on Craigslist already.

 

And that garden hose out in cold. Then they wonder why their pipes burst.

I mean, people!...

 

Wanna bet Boeing management wouldn't rather see Airbus stickers on that plane?

 

Fair enough. At least the fan didn't penetrate the fuselage and knock out any systems. Of course it's designed to protect the systems in case of a catastrophic fan failure, but there's always a chance.

 

Wish me luck lads

 

Good luck, nice knowing you.