CV Thian 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 Source: www.theage.com.au Qantas jets collide at airport Larissa Ham November 18, 2008 - 2:33PM Two Qantas jumbo jets - including the plane involved in the Manila mid-air explosion last July - have collided while being towed at Avalon. "Two 747s at our Avalon maintenance base have come into contact with each other during towing this morning," a Qantas spokesman said. "Both aircraft sustained some damage, the extent of that is still being assessed." The spokesman confirmed one of the planes was the aircraft that was forced to make an emergency landing earlier this year when its oxygen tank exploded mid-air, blowing a hole in the plane's fuselage. Repairs to the aircraft involved in the July incident were undertaken in Manila by Boeing, but further work was being done at Avalon. The plane has not carried passengers since the emergency landing four months ago. Staff involved in this morning's collision, which occurred about 9.30am, have been stood down pending a full investigation, a Qantas spokesman said. He said it was too early to determine the cause of the crash. The airline believes both 747s will be out of action for at least a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeadrian 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 ooops - jinxed, jinxed, jinxed - it's the same aircraft!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li Ren 2 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) There are many accident cases involving Qantas in this particular year, maybe they 犯太岁 in 2008 P/s: Anyone can translate 犯太岁 ???? Edited November 18, 2008 by Li Ren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 There are many accident cases involving Qantas in this particular year, maybe they 犯太岁 in 2008 P/s: Anyone can translate 犯太岁 ???? Doubt the "gwai low" would believe in this but sure is a bad year for QF particularly for the past few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilber Tan 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 P/s: Anyone can translate 犯太岁 ???? [/font] lol...is there an english word for that...hahaha.. Qantas is not a chinese airline.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruiz Razy 1 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 No way they could blame MH engineering ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rahim Rani Report post Posted November 18, 2008 I think they need something like reverse sensor to be installed at their aircraft. Want to install it? Call me.. he he he... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Gota 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 Thank goodness this wosen't real life with civilians Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeadrian 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 There are many accident cases involving Qantas in this particular year, maybe they 犯太岁 in 2008 P/s: Anyone can translate 犯太岁 ???? I think the term is "QF has Offended the Tai Sui/Grand Duke Jupiter" (Feng Shui practice) QF is Jinxed - in simple terms..... No way they could blame MH engineering ! can blame others beside MH/SQ Engineering, maybe QF can say it is driven by an Aussie with a PR status !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) There are many accident cases involving Qantas in this particular year, maybe they 犯太岁 in 2008 P/s: Anyone can translate 犯太岁 ???? Okay, so I suppose QF will be better next year? We shall wait and see. Could be that the majority of QF employees have 犯太歲 this year Edited November 18, 2008 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li Ren 2 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 Okay, so I suppose QF will be better next year? We shall wait and see. Could be that the majority of QF employees have 犯太歲 this year Maybe we can call Lillian Too to check for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmad M 1 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 Maybe QF has to go for a "mandi bunga" session. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 Guess, the press is extra "alert" after the recent incidents with Qantas.... they (incidents) do happen, also in other airlines, so why make such a fuss out of this: they are still one of the safest airlines in the world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeadrian 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Uncle Pieter - I think it is QF that "alerted" the press with all the incidents..... hahahahhaha!!! A string of incidents including serious ones that are arising stirs up attention anywhere especially the press and people's sentiments... Plus them pointing the blame fingers previously does not help either. QF is giving the press a field day with numerous incidents : - now even with a listing of incidents in timeline..... http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/11/...6770438754.html Guess, the press is extra "alert" after the recent incidents with Qantas.... they (incidents) do happen, also in other airlines, so why make such a fuss out of this: they are still one of the safest airlines in the world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil M. 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Now they trying to find out if the tow truck driver is from malaysia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 1 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Now they trying to find out if the tow truck driver is from malaysia lol, thats a good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min 6 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norhisham K 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Now they trying to find out if the tow truck driver is from malaysia ....and maybe the tow truck "made in Malaysia" laa... or, the driver is a Malaysian paid agent to sabotage QF... so as to enable a Malaysia contractor to get the job of taxiway widening... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meor 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 ....and maybe the tow truck "made in Malaysia" laa... or, the driver is a Malaysian paid agent to sabotage QF... so as to enable a Malaysia contractor to get the job of taxiway widening... Hahaha.. funny la capt.. ps: Bila mau datang BKI? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yusoff 1 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Maybe QF has to go for a "mandi bunga" session. How? Water cannon all their equipment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
