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Excitement in Japan (Read 365 times)
Mar 13th, 2007 at 7:25am

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A Japanese plane has made a dramatic emergency landing at Kochi airport, sliding along the runway on its nose.
The front wheels of the Bombardier DHC-8 failed to deploy, and sparks shot from the bottom of bodywork as it skidded down the runway.
The All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane was carrying 60 people from Osaka to Kochi - none of whom were harmed.
ANA, Japan's second largest carrier, has grounded its entire fleet of Bombardier planes pending an inquiry.
The first time the plane attempted to land, it took off again just before touch down when the pilot realised he was having technical problems.
The plane circled the airport for more than an hour, to use up its fuel before attempting a second landing.
It eventually landed on its rear wheels, then skidded several hundreds metres down the runway on its nose.
Fire engines were on hand to spray flame retardant on the aircraft as it came to a standstill.
The passengers applauded as the plane came safely to a halt.
Aviation expert Soichi Kaji told Japanese media: "It was almost a perfect emergency landing."
"Apparently the pilot was very calm and did just as he was trained," Mr Kaji said.
The cause of the failure is not yet known, according to an ANA spokesman.
 

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Reply #1 - Mar 13th, 2007 at 8:44am
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Reply #2 - Mar 13th, 2007 at 9:10am
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Was trying to find that vid this morning but couldn't..

Great skills by the crew!
 
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Reply #3 - Mar 14th, 2007 at 9:56am

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Very nicely done.
 

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Reply #4 - Mar 14th, 2007 at 6:08pm

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The pilot in control of that landing probably diserves a raise! Smiley
 

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Reply #5 - Mar 14th, 2007 at 6:13pm

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I'm sure that any competent airline captain could have done the same. All part of the job.
 

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