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Holey Southwest!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12945453
http://www.news.com.au/travel/southw...-1226032499217 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...02/3180634.htm Southwest B737-700 had part of the roof disappear at over 10000 feet. I'm sure there are other stories with more pics than the ones I've linked.
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When I read that I thought it was probably just a panel falling off the roof! But it also reminded me of Aloha Airlines Flight 243 when I read it then saw the photos! Glad no one was hurt.
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http://avherald.com/h?article=43a4ac26&opt=0
it's also happened before with Southwest: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwe...es_Flight_2294 |
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Had it been scheduled 15 minutes earlier it could have been the 3:10 to Yuma.
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Southwest Sardine Can
Now this is some major damage. Apparently they have grounded 80 odd aeroplanes for inspections.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news...403-1csss.html
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By the look of it a lap joint has given way.
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I couldn't be bothered investigating too closely yesetrday and from glanced pics I'd just assumed it was a 733. A real worry for a 737-700.
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Just doing a little more reading - so it was a 733!!!
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Hi,
I was going to say, it didn't make sense to be a 737-700 as I'd imagine for that sort of thing to happen as a result of wear and tear (if that is the case), that a 737-700 is not old enough to clock up the cycles (re Aloha). |
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