26.0°F Fair [Forecast]
ADVISORY!
:: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Cape & Islands News
The ideal newspaper should be "irreverent, rash, feisty, and really care." - Jim BellowsPlease visit these local CapeCodToday sponsors:
Lifeline Cape Cod
Trusted by more hospitals, doctors and caregivers Lifeline can not only protect a life... it enables seniors to live confidently in the comfort of their own homes. Call today for our special rates! (Serving all of Cape Cod) (Dennis)
Trusted by more hospitals, doctors and caregivers Lifeline can not only protect a life... it enables seniors to live confidently in the comfort of their own homes. Call today for our special rates! (Serving all of Cape Cod) (Dennis)
Jason's Tavern
Conveniently located in Patriot Square near the movie theatre, Jason's Tavern offers American and international casual dining for the whole family, as well as cocktails, Keno, and early bird specials. (Dennis)
Conveniently located in Patriot Square near the movie theatre, Jason's Tavern offers American and international casual dining for the whole family, as well as cocktails, Keno, and early bird specials. (Dennis)
Cape Air commuter plane makes emergency landing Saturday evening
11/21/09 · 10:37 pm :: posted by editor
Cape Air commuter plane makes emergency landing Saturday evening - SEE VIDEO Below
A Cape Air plane sits on the runway with its nose down after an emergency landing Saturday night.
HYANNIS - A Cape Air passenger plane sat on the runway with its nose down after making an emergency landing at Barnstable Municipal Airport Saturday (November 21, 2009) evening around 8 p.m.
According to police radio reports, the nose gear on the plane collapsed.
There were six people reported to be on the plane. There were no reported injuries.
Members of the Barnstable Police and Fire Departments along with the State Police, responded to the scene.
View the Barnstable Municipal Airport's new public access flight tracker here.
Photo & video by David G. Curran.
22 comments
Blog posts and comments are entirely the thoughts and ideas of the people who write them and in no way represent the views of CapeCodToday.com, eCape, Inc., or its employees or owners.
11/22/09 @ 11:39 am
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
Now,I'm left wondering if Aviation has any external safety measure implemented on aircraft, in order to prevent the force of impact.
[ Show all comments by this user ]
emmy [Member] writes:
Ana Paulina, You tend to be a bit pompous. Is this indicative of your Internet style, or simply the tactic for bloggers on this website?
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
emmy, let me guess. It's your soul purpose to register on CC2day and personally attack me?
jane.logan [Member] writes:
The planes need the internal safety precaution of TWO pilots. The fact the FAA is OK with planes which carry less than a certain number of passengers (9?) having only one pilot is craziness.
Ofcourse an airline could exceed the FAA guideline and have two pilots on each flight in the interest of safety, but I've never seen that on these flight from the Cape to Nantucket.
Ofcourse an airline could exceed the FAA guideline and have two pilots on each flight in the interest of safety, but I've never seen that on these flight from the Cape to Nantucket.
Walker [Member] writes:
Sounds like a valid question to me emmy, God I just love it when Newbs make a flaming entry.
eagledriver [Member] writes:
How many faulty landing gear incidents has there been in the last few years? The maintenance of the 402s is spotty at best, and its not just one of the companies flying them. I worked there and after seeing and hearing for myself I would never fly in one of those aircraft.
The pilots and maintenance crews are simply asked to do too much for too little pay. The reason they only have the one required PIC is because $12/hr is a lot of money to be spending!
The pilots and maintenance crews are simply asked to do too much for too little pay. The reason they only have the one required PIC is because $12/hr is a lot of money to be spending!
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
Any form of mechanical gear is known for slipping due to tremendous strain, maintenance should never be exerted, or run on shoe string budgets.
jane.logan [Member] writes:
There have been other landing gear incidents with these planes in the recent past.
That being said, with the number of flights the number of incidents might not be statistically more than are to be expected.
I remember Cape Air took a lot of planes out of service within the past year or two to check for a specific mechanical problem with the planes.
I'm glad I don't fly over to Nantucket to work any more!
I never liked the one pilot set up and liked it even less after that one pilot had a medical emergency (diabetic) in the air and a student pilot took over the plane and landed. The pilot was prosecuted for criminal offenses, not sure if he was ever convicted.
I'm no fan of flying in spite of my last name and even though I've flown in my friends WWII open cockpit Biplane!
That being said, with the number of flights the number of incidents might not be statistically more than are to be expected.
I remember Cape Air took a lot of planes out of service within the past year or two to check for a specific mechanical problem with the planes.
I'm glad I don't fly over to Nantucket to work any more!
I never liked the one pilot set up and liked it even less after that one pilot had a medical emergency (diabetic) in the air and a student pilot took over the plane and landed. The pilot was prosecuted for criminal offenses, not sure if he was ever convicted.
I'm no fan of flying in spite of my last name and even though I've flown in my friends WWII open cockpit Biplane!
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
Parachutes, come to mind. Even they are prone to failure.
jane.logan [Member] writes:
You've got to get out of the tin can first, but a parachute is a good idea.
If I ever go back to working on Nantucket I'll consider packing a parachute along with my laptop...
Serioulsy, why is the FAA OK with up to 9 people being killed at at time but not 10?
If I ever go back to working on Nantucket I'll consider packing a parachute along with my laptop...
Serioulsy, why is the FAA OK with up to 9 people being killed at at time but not 10?
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
.9 is more attractive than 1.
jane.logan [Member] writes:
2 (as in biplane) are more attractive than 1. This is my friends plane I've flown in - it is a real WWII biplane (N3N to be exact) not a reproduction. The N3N was the primary trainer for the Navy before the Stearman came along. George Bush Senior trained in one of these planes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnwPNKZwkyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnwPNKZwkyE
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
I couldn't help but notice that on the right hand band that the "North by Northwest" N3N is called a crop duster, why is that, any idea?
jane.logan [Member] writes:
N3N's were used for crop dusting as was my friend's plane at one time. Not sure of the history of N3N's and crop dusting other than if they have the same engine as my friend which I believe is a Pratt & Whitney 985) it's powerfull which I think they needed for crop dusting.
At any rate, owning an N3N was always my friend's dream and I was able to help him realize his dream a few years ago which was cool.
Not enough people get to realize their dreams...
At any rate, owning an N3N was always my friend's dream and I was able to help him realize his dream a few years ago which was cool.
Not enough people get to realize their dreams...
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
Aerial application, commonly called crop dusting, involves spraying crops with fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides from an agricultural aircraft.
eagledriver [Member] writes:
i believe that the 402s were taken out of service to check and replace a wing strut that had been found to develop stress fractures. or it might have been an engine issue. i can't remember right now.
i know for a fact that in the case of one of these gear related accidents that the carrier knew full well that there was an issue, and sent the pilot (albit by himself) back from nantucket. gear failed on landing, no one hurt luckily.
so far as well as i can remember, the failures have all been on landing. all it will take is one during takeoff at the right speed to kill someone.
as i said, i worked at the field and saw some stuff that unnerved the crap out of me.
i know for a fact that in the case of one of these gear related accidents that the carrier knew full well that there was an issue, and sent the pilot (albit by himself) back from nantucket. gear failed on landing, no one hurt luckily.
so far as well as i can remember, the failures have all been on landing. all it will take is one during takeoff at the right speed to kill someone.
as i said, i worked at the field and saw some stuff that unnerved the crap out of me.
bopo [Member] writes:
2 pilots huh? Will you pay 75% more for a ticket? Will that help a faulty mechanical part? Every industry skimps on maintenance these days, simply because the profits and losses are on a daily basis. If you have shareholders, you have skimping.
jane.logan [Member] writes:
Bopo - I would pay more to fly a plane with two pilots and I doubt it would cost 75% more. I specifically mentioned a pilot medical emergency being the reason I believe there should be two pilots on every flight, not a mechanical problem.
CC Rockhopper [Member] writes:
Jane- Bopo is correct 2 pilots would not have made a darn difference and so you would pay the 75% but no-one else would, that is a fact. The cost of flying in and out of Hyannis from ANY other airport is so cost prohibitive for the average person its not funny. Medical emergencies are the only reason I can give you on an argument, but isn't going to happen or change. There are still more people killed on our highways every day then in a year or more with airline deaths. A step up on maintenance would be the answer but as bopo said, shareholders want return, and every business is cutting cost, like it or not..
jane.logan [Member] writes:
CC Rockhopper and others - improve your reading comprehension skills and get back to me...
Ana Paulina [Member] writes:
Next time I'm on a plane, I'm going to request that the pilot land on a Polar Ice Cap.
Walker [Member] writes:
"..improve your reading comprehension skills and get back to me..."
Now there's the pot calling the kettle black.
jane, "Get over yourself."
Now there's the pot calling the kettle black.
jane, "Get over yourself."
Please visit these local CapeCodToday sponsors:
Cape Cod Weathervane Company
Online shop for weathervanes, cupolas, finials, bird feeders, copper fire pits, and other quality copper accessories for the home and garden. We feature many beautiful nautical theme weathervanes that can be used as both interior & exterior decorations (Hyannis)
Online shop for weathervanes, cupolas, finials, bird feeders, copper fire pits, and other quality copper accessories for the home and garden. We feature many beautiful nautical theme weathervanes that can be used as both interior & exterior decorations (Hyannis)
Neagle & Associates
Making your business fun by making it work, Barry Neagle is a business and executive coach who can help your business with sales leadership and business planning. (Barnstable)
Making your business fun by making it work, Barry Neagle is a business and executive coach who can help your business with sales leadership and business planning. (Barnstable)
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR COMMENTORS & BLOGGERS: CapeCodToday now requires a one-time validation of your
account email. When logging in or registering for the first time, you will be emailed a link to click that will validate your
email and complete your login. The link in the email must be clicked in the same session when you are logged into the site for security purposes
(i.e. retrieve the email right away and do not close your web browser).
This is a one-time-only process (or if you change the email on your account), and will help CCToday keep out the spammers. If you cannot validate your email because it is invalid, and you are a legitimate user, feel free to contact us and we will update your account to your current email.
This is a one-time-only process (or if you change the email on your account), and will help CCToday keep out the spammers. If you cannot validate your email because it is invalid, and you are a legitimate user, feel free to contact us and we will update your account to your current email.
Please Login or Register to leave a comment. There are 3,257 registered commenters!
CapeCodToday requires readers register an account with us in order to post comments. Become a trusted commenter and receive the benefits of posting instantly throughout the site. It's quick and easy!
Please note: If you are a CapeCodToday registered blogger, you can use your blogger login. Your login for the blogs is separate from your CapeCodToday main site login (if you have one).
Previous/Next posts in this blog
About This Blog
These stories about Cape Cod and Islands are written by our staff. You are invited to comment on any story. Your opinion will appear on our front page immediately, and it will be archived and available on this site at any time at no charge by using the search element of the top of every page.
►Walter Brooks, Editor & Publisher
►Maggie Kulbokas, Editor
Recent Comments
- Richard,
News flash- the National Park Service "Determination of Eligibility
20 mins ago - Slow day @ the ER counselor?
28 mins ago - Dave
I'll take that talk about the "pristine" waters of Nanucket
39 mins ago - Hi, Ted
Better watch out 'cause if Peter Walker reads your
45 mins ago - His time in prison should satisfy his urge for violent
55 mins ago
- site sponsors -
CCT Blog List
Blogs with posts in the past 60 days are listed here in order of newest posts. For a list of all blogs, visit Blogs A to Z
- Newest Blog Posts
- Newest Comments
- EXTRA...
- Cape Cod History
- Wellfleet Bay Sanctuary
- Police and Fire News
- Cape Wind Conversation
- Cape & Islands News
- Politicalendar
- Editorial
- Sea Street
- Reflections on a Quarter-life Crisis
- In My Footsteps
- Entering Bourne
- The Belly Check
- Cape Cod Barrister
- Washington Window
- Entering Falmouth
- Frugal Internet Marketing
- One Day at a Time
- Op-Ed
- Poetry
- Speaking Turtle's Cafe
- Seufert's Scenes
- Cape Cod Rock Hopper
- Rog's Gallery
- Mahler's Music Notes
- Cape Cod Sports
- Rep. Jeff Perry in His Own Words
- Media Watch
- Long Bridge Runner
- Latimer on Law
- Cape Cod Pets
- Off-the-Shelf
- Conservative's Conscience
- Cape Cod Kidz
- The Poet's Perspective
- Cape Cod Aerials
- CapeCodToday Featured Event
- Ned Sonntag
- Travel Tales
- The Ballyard
- CapeCodToday Arts Calendar
- The Blogfather
- Cape Eyes
- DIY Marketing
- Buckley's Blog
- Trail Hound
- Cape Politics
- Three plus lives
- Aaron Maloy's Blog
- Bismore Park
- My day
- Boston Cod
- Letters to the Editor
- Codfish Press
- State of Cape Cod
- Cape Native
- Literary Pop
- Town Notes
- Cape Girl
- Boston Bureau
- The Yarmouth Taxpayer
- Eastham Windmill
- Cheap Eats
- The Natural
- A writer's blog
- The Phantom Cyclist
- College Chat with Christine Chapman
Archives
- February 2010 (12)
- January 2010 (38)
- December 2009 (37)
- November 2009 (33)
- October 2009 (25)
- September 2009 (35)
- August 2009 (31)
- July 2009 (35)
- June 2009 (40)
- May 2009 (42)
- April 2009 (50)
- March 2009 (49)
- February 2009 (48)
- January 2009 (61)
- December 2008 (60)
- November 2008 (53)
- October 2008 (54)
- September 2008 (45)
- August 2008 (36)
- July 2008 (18)
- June 2008 (22)
- May 2008 (13)
- April 2008 (13)
- March 2008 (37)
- February 2008 (32)
- January 2008 (50)
- December 2007 (34)
- November 2007 (29)
- October 2007 (41)
- September 2007 (48)
- August 2007 (45)
- July 2007 (50)
- June 2007 (49)
- May 2007 (41)
- April 2007 (41)
- March 2007 (37)
- February 2007 (30)
- January 2007 (49)
- December 2006 (54)
- November 2006 (77)
- October 2006 (68)
- September 2006 (67)
- August 2006 (78)
- July 2006 (67)
- June 2006 (89)
- May 2006 (73)
- April 2006 (82)
- March 2006 (104)
- February 2006 (112)
- January 2006 (106)
Become a CapeCodToday Blogger!
Are you passionate about your community? Do you blog or at least harbor thoughts of doing so?
If so, CapeCodToday.com would like to host your blog on our CapeCodToday weblog publishing platform.
Blog Newsfeed
CapeCodToday uses standard web "newsfeeds" (RSS) to automatically update the latest blog entries in your browser or newsreader.
Use any of the links below in your newsreader or web browser to get "Cape & Islands News" postings delivered to you, or use the RSS icon in your browser's address bar.
