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VIDEO: Dash 8's Prop Wash Blows Baggage Dolly into United 737 at LAX
On July 25, 2018 while taxiing for departure at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California, prop wash from a preceding Bombardier Dash 8 blew a baggage dolly into the right engine of a United Airlines Boeing 737, tail number N62892, at 16:04 hours local time. As can be seen in this video, the Dash 8 is just beginning to move at the time its prop wash blows the baggage dolly free. Generally, the amount of thrust needed to initiate movement from a standstill ("breakaway thrust")… (www.youtube.com) More...
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I like how the guy driving the bags just kept on going. Like, maybe no one will notice.
He probably didn't notice! Spent much time on an active ramp, didn't think so.
A prop wash story:
My uncle was at an airshow where an old WWII bomber was taxiing. As the bomber made a turn its prop wash hit a bank of Porta Potties which all tipped over with people inside them. When they got the people out there was sewage all over them.
My uncle was at an airshow where an old WWII bomber was taxiing. As the bomber made a turn its prop wash hit a bank of Porta Potties which all tipped over with people inside them. When they got the people out there was sewage all over them.
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Well since I don't see how to edit my comment...I will carry on. I'm surprised, or at least hopeful, that an inspection was conducted of the 737.
The joke I was about to say is...perhaps this is a 787-9 with the new modified "prop" engines vs. a 787-8 jet wash.
The joke I was about to say is...perhaps this is a 787-9 with the new modified "prop" engines vs. a 787-8 jet wash.
Too much work to tie down those containers? Maybe also LAZY!
