I just heard on the news that the air traffic controller had to tell the
pilot he was on fire. The response was, we'll try to get back. Apparently
they couldn't get enough speed or altitude to turn and may have stalled.
Larry
>>>>On 7/25/00 5:39 PM so and so (JustBrits@aol.com) said. (And I quote:)
>In a message dated 07/25/2000 4:24:58 PM Central Daylight Time,
>pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com writes:
>
><< Reports are it was a left side engine that was seen in flames. >>
>
>Wait 'til you see the pic. Major "ooops". Chatted w/a pilot just this
>afternoon. We both agreed not a "good" idea to take off with blazing engine
>(no matter which side).
>
>Ed
Larry Macy
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