Jim March
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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- Oct 7, 1998
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A second plane like the one Bill left on had a tail wing problem similar to what dropped that bird off of LA. That second one didn't crash, excellent piloting brought it back in one piece.
The cause was identical: stripped threads in a large bolt that controls stabilizer wing/flap movement.
The FAA has ordered an emergency inspection of all other planes of that maker which use similar parts. It'll take about three days and cause minor delays. By the time Bill's heading back it'll be completely sorted out.
My dad was a machinist for United Airlines, so we ended up flying a lot and heard stories of air safety procedures. In general, once a crash happens and they learn the cause, that problem gets stomped on REAL fast. It's one thing the FAA is very good at.
Bill, the return trip should be no problem whatsoever.
Jim
The cause was identical: stripped threads in a large bolt that controls stabilizer wing/flap movement.
The FAA has ordered an emergency inspection of all other planes of that maker which use similar parts. It'll take about three days and cause minor delays. By the time Bill's heading back it'll be completely sorted out.
My dad was a machinist for United Airlines, so we ended up flying a lot and heard stories of air safety procedures. In general, once a crash happens and they learn the cause, that problem gets stomped on REAL fast. It's one thing the FAA is very good at.
Bill, the return trip should be no problem whatsoever.
Jim
