Airplane Crash - Old Thread..bumped.

[Enfuego]

I thought these pilots weren't supposed to eject near residential areas, that they were supposed to pilot the plane to a non-populated area even if it meant their own death.

Is this a serious post? What kind of control do you think a pilot has over an aircraft that loses power or suffers from a bird strike etc.

 

[Doug]

Not one of my dreams, just dont count me as one of the suprised when these showoffs kill 30,000 in a mishap.

How could a plane crash kill 30,000 people, short off having bombs on it ?

 

[quantumleap]

Didn't see this thread. I just started one on this. I live less than 1/2 mile from where this happened. Sounded like bombs going off. Saw the pilot parachuting to the ground. Was surreal scene. Copters and planes flying overhead all afternoon.

You ever eat at Pho CA Dao restaurant on Mira Mesa Blvd.? I used to work with a Vietnamese guy near there and he said it was the best Pho restaurant in town. He and I ate there and it was pretty good.

 

[rouxdogg]

that would actually take some courage. Not the first miltary plane crash in Sandiego. How many innocents have died at those airshows? Im waiting for 30,000 to die at a football game from one of those annoying pregame flyovers.

Once again, you're an idiot.

 

[CollegePro]

i heard 3 koreans are dead and 1 missing... saw this from korean newspaper

 

[Addict101]

Any word on why Bush called for this to happen?

 

[3peet]

I had a few friends tell me on thier drive home, the news radio's were initially saying, "Miramar does not claim the F-18 to be thiers"

LOL, what the fuck is that? Fuckin base is located across the fwy. Wonder what other F-18 aren't there's either??? LMAO.

 

[3peet]

You ever eat at Pho CA Dao restaurant on Mira Mesa Blvd.? I used to work with a Vietnamese guy near there and he said it was the best Pho restaurant in town. He and I ate there and it was pretty good.

LOL! No but I hear there's great ones up and down Kearny Mesa, Balboa, or Clairmont Mesa. Kinda partial to Alberto's myself. Ahhhhhhh nothing like Carne Asada Fries (con todo) @ 3:30 in the morning.

 

[Enfuego]

I had a few friends tell me on thier drive home, the news radio's were initially saying, "Miramar does not claim the F-18 to be thiers"

LOL, what the fuck is that? Fuckin base is located across the fwy. Wonder what other F-18 aren't there's either??? LMAO.

They did not say that. They said they were still checking to esnure it belonged to their unit. Look, in any given area there are multiple aircraft flying through from all the branches. Before the post can confirm it's their aircraft they must be absolutely sure it's theirs first. You sure don't want to jump the gun until you know for sure.

 

[Donnybasbl]

that would actually take some courage.

You really are the biggest moron on this forum.

 

[kattaylor]

An F/A-18 military jet about to land at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station slammed into a San Diego neighborhood today, but the pilot was able to eject and there was no immediate word of casualties.

Neighbors said they heard sputtering, saw the jet wobbling, and then it crashed, creating a ball of fire. Afterward, neighbors said they saw the pilot wandering around in a daze. He had parachuted out of the jet and landed in the baseball field of nearby University City High School.

Marine officials told The Times that the pilot was part of a training squadron and that he was trying to aim the plane at a deserted canyon to avoid slamming into homes or the nearby 805 Freeway.

Police and fire officials said one home was destroyed and another damaged. The crash occurred just before noon.

Monica Munoz of the San Diego Police Department told The Times that authorities know of no fatalities at this time but that a bomb unit was checking the crash zone to deal with any jet fuel that has not burned.
TV footage shows smoke coming from homes in the University City section of San Diego about two miles from the air station.

A Miramar spokeswoman told the Associated Press that personnel from the base were dispatched to the crash site. “We are still trying to confirm the aircraft even belongs to us,” said Marine Staff Sgt. Bobbie Bryant.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2008/12/firefighter-say.html

wow thats scary

 

[whormoan]

You ever eat at Pho CA Dao restaurant on Mira Mesa Blvd.? I used to work with a Vietnamese guy near there and he said it was the best Pho restaurant in town. He and I ate there and it was pretty good.

Never heard of it. I don't venture to Mira Mesa too often. Sounds good though

 

[whormoan]

Am hoping the ridiculous BLUE ANGELS air shows are finally cancelled. They are such a waste of money and SO DAMN LOUD all weekend when going on and it was just a matter of time b4 a major accident

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

BLUE ANGELS are an elite group of the top aviators in the world...they put on numerous air shows all over the world and have had the opportunity to meet a few of them...

People love them...

 

[quantumleap]

LOL! No but I hear there's great ones up and down Kearny Mesa, Balboa, or Clairmont Mesa. Kinda partial to Alberto's myself. Ahhhhhhh nothing like Carne Asada Fries (con todo) @ 3:30 in the morning.

I used to go to Sipz Restaurant just off the 805 on Clairemont Mesa. It's a vegetarian restaurant. I'm not a vegetarian but I like veggie food because it's lighter than meat foods. It doesn't sit in your stomach like meat.

 

[Enfuego]

BLUE ANGELS are an elite group of the top aviators in the world...they put on numerous air shows all over the world and have had the opportunity to meet a few of them...

People love them...

Plus it's a huge recruiting tool. The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds perform overseas as well and they love them, especially the Europeans.

 

[3peet]

Got no problem with the Blue Angel shows. They're cool.

 

[whormoan]

Got no problem with the Blue Angel shows. They're cool.

They're not cool when your house is shaking like an earthquake for the entire weekend from the noise and sonic booms. They are a complete waste millions upon millions of dollars that would be better served elsewhere, and they are a tragic accident waiting to happen.

 

[3peet]

whormoan, which city are you from? I used to live in La Jolla, La Mesa and Mission Valley before taking off up here. Spent 6 fun years down there in the mid to late 90's.

Atleast then my Raiders were more fun to watch at Qualcom. lol

 

[RobFunk]

They're not cool when your house is shaking like an earthquake for the entire weekend from the noise and sonic booms. They are a complete waste millions upon millions of dollars that would be better served elsewhere, and they are a tragic accident waiting to happen.

I agree. Waste of money and a bit dangerous. (just my opinion)

There have been a bunch of air show tragedys. The one in the Ukraine not too long ago was absolutely horrific (its on youtube). Limbs all over the place.