WN 737 incident at SMF.

Jeremy · 01-06-2002, 11:29 PM

A Southwest 737 overshot the runway yesterday here at SMF.
The thing was stuck up to the engines in mud.

http://www.kxtv10.com/storyfull.asp?id=511

KJC · 01-07-2002, 12:29 AM

Hmmmm. Interesting.

tdh8192 · 01-07-2002, 11:39 AM

See, the stereotype is true! Not only can't California automobile drivers drive on rain-soaked roads, but apparently neither can their pilots!

Travelin' Man · 01-07-2002, 01:04 PM

At least they didn't crash into a Chevron Station this time. Very fortunate no one was hurt.

b737gearboy · 01-07-2002, 06:25 PM

Well, let's see, that one in SMF, one in PHX, one in Burbank, 2 in MCI off taxiways that were icey. I think SWA has done a great job marketing and must be fantastic place to work. That said I have witnessed several airshows first hand while flying throughout the country and in their jumpseat. I sure hope they can keep from hurting anyone.

ZX1100F1 · 01-07-2002, 08:28 PM

Southwest better incorporate a little (how to keep the aircraft on the pavement & proper speeds for slippery conditions) training into their regiment before these cowboys kill a boatload of people.

niels · 01-07-2002, 09:32 PM

Hmmm makes me wonder if their renowned fast taxi speeds make them lose some visual perception of speed at `intermediate' velocities where eyes are taken off instruments and onto the runway itself. Just mulling......but Alaska has HUDS and don't seem to have these problems.

Travelin' Man · 01-08-2002, 04:38 PM

This is one way to eliminate older aircraft from the fleet. Let the insurance take care of it and write off the rest!

Jeremy · 01-09-2002, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Travelin' Man
At least they didn't crash into a Chevron Station this time. Very fortunate no one was hurt.

Yeah, at least SMF has a lot of room for this kind of thing to happen.

01-06-2002, 11:29 PM	#1
Jeremy Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: BAA Indianapolis Posts: 583	WN 737 incident at SMF. A Southwest 737 overshot the runway yesterday here at SMF. The thing was stuck up to the engines in mud. http://www.kxtv10.com/storyfull.asp?id=511 __________________ One Nation under God There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth

01-07-2002, 12:29 AM	#2
KJC Insane Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pasadena, CA Age: 37 Posts: 2,529	Hmmmm. Interesting. __________________ The white zones are for the immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. No parking!

01-07-2002, 11:39 AM	#3
tdh8192 Mmmm... pep'roni pizza Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,241	See, the stereotype is true! Not only can't California automobile drivers drive on rain-soaked roads, but apparently neither can their pilots! __________________ - Tom

01-07-2002, 06:25 PM	#5
b737gearboy Senior Collector Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: KMHT Age: 40 Posts: 248	Well, let's see, that one in SMF, one in PHX, one in Burbank, 2 in MCI off taxiways that were icey. I think SWA has done a great job marketing and must be fantastic place to work. That said I have witnessed several airshows first hand while flying throughout the country and in their jumpseat. I sure hope they can keep from hurting anyone. __________________ GO BUCKEYES!!!! NATIONAL CHAMPS!! O----H----I----O

01-07-2002, 09:32 PM	#7
niels Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: , Location, Location Posts: 1,519	Hmmm makes me wonder if their renowned fast taxi speeds make them lose some visual perception of speed at `intermediate' velocities where eyes are taken off instruments and onto the runway itself. Just mulling......but Alaska has HUDS and don't seem to have these problems. __________________ ---- BWIA West Indies 1:400 final livery MD-83; oldest liveries: Viscount, Viking, DC-3; sandy livery: A321, DC-9-30, -80, 727, 707-138, -220) 1:250 scale? No, thank you. ---------------------------

01-07-2002, 01:04 PM	#4
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	At least they didn't crash into a Chevron Station this time. Very fortunate no one was hurt.

01-07-2002, 08:28 PM	#6
ZX1100F1 Buford T. Justice Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 2,004	Southwest better incorporate a little (how to keep the aircraft on the pavement & proper speeds for slippery conditions) training into their regiment before these cowboys kill a boatload of people.

01-08-2002, 04:38 PM	#8
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	This is one way to eliminate older aircraft from the fleet. Let the insurance take care of it and write off the rest!

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