Lesley Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Breaking news from Heathrow. Delays now due to a problem with a plane landing at Heathrow. Three people slightly hurt but nothing worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I saw it on the news - you could see the marks where it had touched down on the grass then travelled before stopping. Must have been terrifying for the passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 They're just getting to speak to passengers now........ how scary.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 There seem to be two threads on this. Thank goodness no-one was seriously hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'll bump this up BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 i heard about this today at work, a lot of people were booking on our flights from Southampton instead of heathrow. Hope Christian is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have had a text from Christian. He is fine: landed just behind it apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 omg im just watching the footage on sky news. Blimey The crew did very well to get the aircraft down without any injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have had a text from Christian. He is fine: landed just behind it apparently. I thought of Christian,& a few other BA crew I know,but was relieved when I heard it was long haul Horrid thing to happen - glad everyone is OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 There's already a huge amount of speculation already on the cause according to the flying-related forums. What I found odd when watching BBC News 24 earlier was the way the newscasters seemed to trying to sensationalise it (as if it needs any more sensationalising!). They were speaking to a couple of passengers from that flight & saying things like 'you must have been terrified'. When the passenger replied 'No, we had no idea anything was wrong until we had a rather hard landing' (understatement!) the newsreader seemed irratated, especially when the next person said virtually the same thing! Whatever it was must have occured at the very last minute as it doesn't sound like there was an announcement to the passengers to brace. Well done to the crew though on proving they can evacuate quickly under such circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 i was on my way back from Newcastle when we were told that a plane had 'crash landed' at Heathrow. They closed both runways, whilst they were dealing with it. As all the fire and emergency services were attending the crash, they couldn't allow other planes to land! We circled for 30 mins and were one of the first flights to land after the incident. Thankfully no one was seriously injured! I agree with your Faberge. The Sky News reporter was really trying to sensationalize the incident, by asking leading questions! Glad the passenger was calm about it all. if I hear anymore 'insider' news I will update you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Am glad it wasn't your flight Christian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was wondering whereabouts you were Christian! Glad all was well - although I expect it's chaos for some as they diverted quite a few flights, the problems that causes when you get dropped off at Gatwick and your car's still at Heathrow!........... and then the luggage is sent on the Heathrow....... but not the passengers! (that happened to my son at Luton - diverted to Stansted - luggage to Luton ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 If we had been holding any longer, we were planning on flying to LONDON luton! (how can they call it London Luton)???? At least I didn't have to go to Paris and back! Flight was cancelled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 At least it was only minor injures(sp?) 13 people suffered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 It's the headline story on the hour at mo on news 24 - just had a London cabbie giving an eyewitness account. It looks as though the undercarriage came off as a result of the force of the landing Glad you're OK Christian - thought of you when I heard it on the news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Sounds like the pilots did a marvellous job to get it within the perimeter fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I couldnt believe that other passengers were moaning about the flight accident having a knock on affect/disruption to their flight! Honestly, ....these people have just had a very lucky escape and someone is worried about a delay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Self self self! If the prime Minister can wait patiently so can everybody else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I was due to be flying out to Munich last night and got to the airport to find out flight was cancelled (fair enough, they DO have their hands full!). Took a drive around the perimeter fence and saw the plane and the emergency crews trying to sort everything out. Looks a mess and how no one was seriously hurt, well, speechless. Think the crew all deserve a huge pat on the back, a stiff drink, and a fair few days off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
