 Someone just stole one of our planes and crashed it, NPC - but WTF |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| Mikey914 |
 Aug 10 2018, 10:48 PM
Post
#1
|
|
The rubber man  Group: Members Posts: 12,772 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
 |
Well, this is one of those moments that you watch unfold and can't believe it.
Apparently someone stole one our our Q400s and went for a joyride before crashing it. Hopefully there are not injuries on the ground. there is a golf course in that area. |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| Mike Bellis |
Aug 11 2018, 03:22 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,348 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
|
In the Marine Corps as an aircraft electrician, I knew every system of the aircraft. I'm sure I could have taxied and flown one of the jets. Landing takes skill. I'm absolutely sure I would have had a very hard landing.
If you know the systems and theory behind what they do , it's not that hard to get one up in the air... Landing on the other hand... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowup.gif) |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
Mikey914 Someone just stole one of our planes and crashed it Aug 10 2018, 10:48 PM
Mikey914 https://heavy.com/news/2018/08/seatac-plane...ded-... Aug 10 2018, 10:49 PM Beebo Kanelle That's terrible news. Can't fix stupid. Aug 10 2018, 10:53 PM Maltese Falcon Looks like a very quick $30M twin turboprop B... Aug 10 2018, 11:15 PM Mikey914 I've looped them in the sim and they will fly ... Aug 10 2018, 11:20 PM Mikey914 Sounds like he crashed and hopefully no one on the... Aug 10 2018, 11:40 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com Did you know the guy, Mark??
Sounds like he cra... Aug 11 2018, 02:07 PM championgt1 Crazy! It crashed about 10 miles from our hous... Aug 10 2018, 11:51 PM Mikey914
Crazy! It crashed about 10 miles from our hou... Aug 10 2018, 11:57 PM Ed_Turbo
Crazy! It crashed about 10 miles from our ho... Aug 11 2018, 12:23 PM Maltese Falcon Something else at high risk of being hijacked late... Aug 10 2018, 11:53 PM rhodyguy Like jack, I'm miles away from chambers bay. T... Aug 11 2018, 07:03 AM ConeDodger They tried to talk him down. He apparently wanted ... Aug 11 2018, 07:09 AM Mikey914
They tried to talk him down. He apparently wanted... Aug 11 2018, 11:34 AM ConeDodger He said he’s played a lot of video games. I wond... Aug 11 2018, 07:17 AM rhodyguy Ketron island is unpopulated, mostly vacation type... Aug 11 2018, 07:26 AM Coastal6 <removed political commentary> Aug 11 2018, 08:38 AM rhodyguy Not one mention about whether the guy died or not.... Aug 11 2018, 08:44 AM rhodyguy FWIW. The guy died. CNN online headline. No surpri... Aug 11 2018, 08:54 AM Cairo94507 Thank God this suicidal guy crashed without taking... Aug 11 2018, 09:12 AM Mark Henry jEpxK9rGAL8 Aug 11 2018, 09:29 AM cuddy_k Wow. That recording is wild. So sad. Aug 11 2018, 10:42 AM mb911 That is just chilling.. Very sad Aug 11 2018, 12:00 PM Ed_Turbo This is just odd it is all over the news Mark.
-... Aug 11 2018, 12:11 PM Rand Did he really pull off a barrel-roll in that plane... Aug 11 2018, 01:14 PM Andyrew
Did he really pull off a barrel-roll in that plan... Aug 11 2018, 04:03 PM Larmo63 It sounds like anybody could fly that plane.
:dr... Aug 11 2018, 01:43 PM ConeDodger
It sounds like anybody could fly that plane.
:d... Aug 11 2018, 02:07 PM rhodyguy The guy was a MECANIC. Pretty sure he knew his way... Aug 11 2018, 02:12 PM Matty900
The guy was a MECANIC. Pretty sure he knew his wa... Aug 11 2018, 02:18 PM ConeDodger
The guy was a MECANIC. Pretty sure he knew his w... Aug 11 2018, 02:21 PM Rand
LOL Yeah, he was a mechanic who knew enough to ge... Aug 11 2018, 02:12 PM ConeDodger Well if he was a mechanic that is new information.... Aug 11 2018, 02:18 PM ConeDodger
In the Marine Corps as an aircraft electrician, I... Aug 11 2018, 03:35 PM 76-914
In the Marine Corps as an aircraft electrician, ... Aug 11 2018, 05:39 PM ConeDodger
[quote name='ConeDodger' post='2637786' date='Aug... Aug 11 2018, 06:54 PM 76-914
[quote name='ConeDodger' post='2637786' date='Au... Aug 12 2018, 08:27 AM ConeDodger
[quote name='ConeDodger' post='2637856' date='Aug... Aug 12 2018, 08:51 AM Larmo63
It sounds like anybody could fly that plane.
:d... Aug 11 2018, 03:51 PM 73-914 It's the same running a freight train, easy to... Aug 11 2018, 05:46 PM Mark Henry Was this plane already running?
Don't you hav... Aug 11 2018, 06:48 PM Mark Henry dp Aug 11 2018, 06:48 PM Rand Here come the security cops. Why was he able to do... Aug 11 2018, 07:14 PM Mueller Scary....
At least it didn't turn out like Ge... Aug 11 2018, 08:40 PM sixnotfour where is flight 370 ???????????? Aug 11 2018, 08:43 PM Larmo63 Too bad they didn't scramble fighter jets on 9... Aug 12 2018, 09:35 AM URY914
Too bad they didn't scramble fighter jets on ... Aug 12 2018, 03:26 PM KELTY360
Too bad they didn't scramble fighter jets on ... Aug 12 2018, 05:16 PM Dave_Darling I guess they learned some lessons that day, then..... Aug 12 2018, 09:41 AM sixnotfour http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/12/famil...iendl... Aug 12 2018, 10:33 AM Steve Sad they are playing his tower communications and ... Aug 12 2018, 10:53 AM Larmo63 Too soon?
Aug 15 2018, 07:43 PM Elliot Cannon With a little sim. time......?????
https://foxtrot... Aug 15 2018, 09:11 PM RickS A used Ungo box would have prevented it. Aug 15 2018, 11:01 PM mgp4591 Meanwhile, in Utah..... :blink:
https://www.ksl.c... Aug 16 2018, 12:15 AM Mikey914 Could have been much worse in Utah with the SkyWes... Aug 16 2018, 03:17 AM RoadGlue I haven't read any follow-up to this story in ... Aug 16 2018, 03:29 PM sixnotfour
I haven't read any follow-up to this story in... Aug 16 2018, 06:38 PM RoadGlue
I haven't read any follow-up to this story i... Aug 16 2018, 09:36 PM sixnotfour
[quote name='sixnotfour' post='2639536' date='Aug... Aug 18 2018, 01:00 AM Mikey914 Not much I can say on this. Just should have never... Aug 16 2018, 05:45 PM euro911 I thought the guy said he worked ramp service :co... Aug 18 2018, 01:46 AM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 2nd April 2026 - 01:47 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2026 IPS, Inc.