BA B777 short of runway @ LHR

[East]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/portal/ttv/news.jhtml?bcpid=1137942530&bclid=1155254697&bctid=1380446686

 

[BigIron]

Another angle.....

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1318128&size=L&TopOfYest=yes

 

[alwyn2nd]

Fuel Starvation.

 

[BigIron]

^^ what source are you getting for this statement? Are you speculating the cause? No news source is reporting fuel starvation right now.

 

[millerjd]

http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=709579

http://www.flightglobal.com/AirSpace/photos/baboeing777accident/images/8124/original.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/AirSpace/photos/baboeing777accident/images/8122/original.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/AirSpace/photos/baboeing777accident/images/8126/original.aspx

http://www.flightglobal.com/AirSpace/photos/baboeing777accident/images/8125/original.aspx

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?album=13701


Hope it's okay to put these links up. This accident is really odd, undershooting the runway, no media has come out saying an emergency was declared, captain has said "loss of power".

I'm just glad to hear everyone is safe with only a few minor injuries.

 

[Single Seat]

Little wax, that'll buff right out.

I don't know why everyone is saying he was short... looks like he made the runway to me!

 

[Schnugg]

No fire...no fuel???

 

[usmarinemike]

I don't know why everyone is saying he was short... looks like he made the runway to me!

Problem is, you're supposed to make the runway at the beginning of your landing, not the end!

 

[millerjd]

http://www.heathrowpictures.com/pictures/pictures.html

More pictures.

 

[Herc_Dude]

I'm no mechanical engineer, but my basic engine systems knowledge tells me that mud does not compress nor burn as well as air.

 

[Scoob]

I'm no mechanical engineer, but my basic engine systems knowledge tells me that mud does not compress nor burn as well as air.

Actually, what that picture tells you is that that engine was not running.

This one, however, was (which would indicate there was at least some fuel onboard):

 

[kmac]

Actually, what that picture tells you is that that engine was not running.

How can you tell from that angle that the engine was not running?

 

[Scoob]

How can you tell from that angle that the engine was not running?

It still has whole first stage compressor blades. 30,000 RPMs and ground don't get along well for very long. Notice the blades in the second picture - not happy.

 

[kmac]

Ok now this is getting purely into speculation, but would the mud cause the blades to shear or would the crumpling of the engine intake cause that?

 

[MasterBates]

Mud can cause blades to shear. Too viscous for the blades to take.

<---Used to work in engine test at P&W