Steely Dan Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 http://www.21stcentury-usa.com/aveo/usairways/
Chandler#81 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I saw these recently too. Just returned from Houston. After that miracle belly-flop in the Hudson, all I could think of in the air was 'just get to the Mississippi...' I've got that seat belt thing down pat, but I paid much more attention to the attendants' floatation device rhetoric..
Just Jack Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 ... but I paid much more attention to the attendants' floatation device rhetoric.. That usually happens after any crash, suddenly people that have flown for years, start listening again.
Bullpen Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 http://www.21stcentury-usa.com/aveo/usairways/ Looks like the hatch for the luggage compartment came open at some point. That means prolly some people lost their luggage and the rest are probably water-damaged beyond use... boy I bet those passengers are going to be mad.
erynthered Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Looks like the hatch for the luggage compartment came open at some point. That means prolly some people lost their luggage and the rest are probably water-damaged beyond use... boy I bet those passengers are going to be mad. I read somewhere that the airlines is giving them all $5K for their baggage.
Steely Dan Posted January 27, 2009 Author Posted January 27, 2009 I read somewhere that the airlines is giving them all $5K for their baggage. I'm betting they have to sign something to get it and that something has a no suing clause.
Bullpen Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I read somewhere that the airlines is giving them all $5K for their baggage. Oooo, I could buy some real nice golf clubs with that kind of jack! Still wouldn't lower my scores though. Interesting pics by the way Steely, thanks for posting!
BuffaloBill Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 http://www.21stcentury-usa.com/aveo/usairways/ It is amazing how intact the plane is. The engineers and pilot deserve huge Kudo's for their work.
BuffaloBill Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Oooo, I could buy some real nice golf clubs with that kind of jack! Still wouldn't lower my scores though. LOL .. after all these years I finally learn from you that its not the clubs that matter ... here I thought I might get to go to Q school if I found the right set.
kegtapr Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I'm betting they have to sign something to get it and that something has a no suing clause. Nope, no stipulations. They don't even have to prove the value of their luggage and can file a claim for more if their value was higher.
Dante Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I wonder how repairable that plane is. If its water saturated is it basically a write off? I'm guessing they just gut it. Left with the frame, skin and basic structure and start from scratch. Just wondering.
Steely Dan Posted January 27, 2009 Author Posted January 27, 2009 I wonder how repairable that plane is. If its water saturated is it basically a write off? I'm guessing they just gut it. Left with the frame, skin and basic structure and start from scratch. Just wondering. It's done. There's no way FAA will let that thing go back into the air. I'm skeptical that they will even allow it be salvaged for parts. If they can they may use it as a test plane. JMO
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 I wonder how repairable that plane is. If its water saturated is it basically a write off? I'm guessing they just gut it. Left with the frame, skin and basic structure and start from scratch. Just wondering. It's repairable. In 2002 Boeing ditched a Boeing Stratocruiser in Elliott Bay (Seattle). It ran out of gas! It sat in the salt water for a couple of days but was recovered onto a barge and taken to a hangar. They flushed it out with fresh water for about a week, gutted the interior, and replaced everything. That plane was built in 1938 and is now on display at the Smithsonian Annex at Dulles Airport. They even let the bozo who ran it out of gas in the first place, fly it from Seattle to Dulles. If it does get repaired, it will be subject to FAA inspection. If the FAA signs off on it, it will either go back into service with US Airways or be sold.
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