http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21035418-2,00.html
Now for some facts.
"Channel 7 reported that tyre debris tore a "huge hole", "three-metres long", in the jet's fuselage"
FACT:- If there were a "huge hole" in the fuselage, it would have been impossible for the aircraft to maintain a cabin altitude of approximately 8000ft. Above this altitude, passengers would require oxygen. This scenario is highly unlikely to have occurred, as the aircraft traveled SAFELY from Singapore to Frankfurt.
FACT:- If there were a "huge hole" in the fuselage, there would be catastrophic metal fatigue such that the fuselage would have torn apart mid flight, causing the aircraft to crash.
I do not know the full facts of this incident, however, it is highly likely that the "huge holes" sustained during the tyre blow out, were to the wing to body fairings. (See diagram from the Boeing website. The green areas would have sustained damage).
These are composite panels, mounted beween the fuselage and the wings to improve aerodynamics. They are made of materials such as kevlar and carbon fibre on most aircraft.
Damage to these areas do NOT pose serious danger to the airworthiness of the aircraft however, damage may increase drag and therefore, reduce fuel efficiency. BIG FUCKEN DEAL.
How do I know this? Because I work on these planes.
This is yet another typical example of journalists mis-reporting the facts.
1 comment:
Hi Maty.
Yep, they just report things in whatever way it takes to sell the news. The media is a business like any other, in which the main aim is to sell the product and make money. Being able to influence people by what they write (via various forms of propaganda) is just one of the benefits that come with "reporting". Gone are the days where we can believe what we read word for word (if there ever were such days).
And then we have the "hero" journalists that report in the war zones in the Middle East and elsewhere, half of them ending up being killed in action - at least that's what I've read in the news.
A.
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