Opps -SWA Stuffs it in Burbank

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 12/06/2018 at 16:39 • Filed to: planelopnik

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No injuries reported. Thank goodness.

I was flying almost weekly to Burbank in the late 1990's when they overshot and parked it at the Chevron Station across the street.

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WilliamsSW > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 16:44

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Looks like the EMAS did its job!  Glad no one was hurt.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > WilliamsSW 12/06/2018 at 16:46

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The EMAS is a newer addition and a good one . If you have ever flown into Burbank, it is a short runway and they literally screech to a halt right at the gates!

CaptDale - is secretly British > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 16:48

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Ooops, glad they are ok.

WilliamsSW > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 16:53

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I haven’t - but I live 15 minutes from Midway, which actually has shorter runways and available landing distances than Burbank. Saturday is the anniversary of this overrun at MDW - which killed a child on the ground, before the EMAS was installed there:

ttyymmnn > WilliamsSW 12/06/2018 at 16:54

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Looks like the EMAS did its job!

someassemblyrequired > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 17:01

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Thanks to the EMAS, that plane will probably fly again in the next day or two.   Should have almost no damage, but they’ll give it a good look over.

RallyWrench > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 17:07

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I like that they note the monthly average rainfall is 2.4 inches, while failing to note that the entire year’s rain comes in a period of about three months. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > someassemblyrequired 12/06/2018 at 17:10

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I surprised they even deplaned. You could just pull it out, do your paper work and take off to phoenix.

user314 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 17:22

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Airplane! was just on BBC America too.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ttyymmnn 12/06/2018 at 17:22

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Cars in concrete not getting any coffee.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 17:31

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Wonder if it’s due to the rain? Weather today was quite insane. Thought I was going to drown driving to work. 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > RallyWrench 12/06/2018 at 17:32

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Or one day in the case of today...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 12/06/2018 at 17:37

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That would be my guess, coupled with reduced visibility, might have been hard to see where to put the wheels down.

You have flowing into burbank right? They brake hard at the end.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 17:50

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Yup, I love flying in/out of Burbank. Definitely my preferred airport over LAX. Getting there, parking, and dealing with the airport are all way easier. Sometimes it costs more but its worth it. And yeah I do recall it being an adventure in landing lol. Rain certainly would exacerbate that. Rarely an issue though with how infrequently it rains.

XJDano > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 18:42

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Just looking at the photo,

This reminds me of running in the gym  and sliding on knees, putting holes in the knees of all the jeans and Mom getting pissed!

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 19:01

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I, uh, think they might need to wash it first.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 12/06/2018 at 19:03

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The poop stains on the seat perhaps?

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 19:08

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Okay, so they need to wash the inside too then.

facw > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 12/06/2018 at 19:39

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Maybe on Southwest. You know that wouldn’t bother United, and recent evidence suggests Delta is cool with it as well.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > facw 12/06/2018 at 20:21

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Now I’m dreading my trip next week on shit soaked seats.

facw > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/06/2018 at 20:31

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Think of how much stronger it will ultimately make your immune system! Its basically like free vaccines! After you get over the hepatitis or norovirus whatever.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > facw 12/06/2018 at 20:43

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Fact: since I started traveling frequently I get sick less than I used to.