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  1. 03-21-2009, 10:02 AM #1
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    Emirates tail strike at MEL

    Heard that Emirates had a tail strike, took off and landed after dumping fuel over MEL.

    Good times!
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    Re: Emirates tail strike at MEL

    Common occurence honestly. dumping and returning is just part of the procedure.
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    Re: Emirates tail strike at MEL

    True but from what I read, a lot of structural damage.

    This isn't just your garden variety "the dog's got constipation and dragging his butt on the ground" tailstrike from what I gather. :mrgreen:
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    Re: Emirates tail strike at MEL

    Pics or GTFO. haha
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    Re: Emirates tail strike at MEL

    I'm reading that the plane has a tough time taking off and took out the localizer and lights at the end of the runway.







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    Re: Emirates tail strike at MEL

    Those holes will buff right out, no prob. :borat:
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    All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them under control.
    I trust you are not in too much distress. —Captain Eric Moody, British Airways Flight 9
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    Re: Emirates tail strike at MEL

    "the dog's got constipation and dragging his butt on the ground"

    Looking at the above photos, which I am seeing for the first time, I must say that my analogy was spot on!
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  8. 03-21-2009, 02:47 PM #8
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    Re: Emirates tail strike at MEL

    Hit runway lights as well??...must have been a really long roll!
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