Plane crashes on takeoff

PostPlane crashes on takeoff by **Steve** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:02 pm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7572643.stm

Plane skids off runway in Madrid

A passenger plane has skidded off a runway on takeoff at Madrid airport, local media report.

Fatalities are feared and several injuries have been reported.

The plane belonged to Spanair, a major charter carrier, and some 160 people were on board at the time of the incident, reports say.

The cause of the apparent accident remains unknown. TV footage showed smoke billowing from the craft, which was destined for Gran Canaria.

Emergency services are attending the scene.

Weather conditions in Madrid were fine at the time of the incident.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Gandalf** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:04 pm

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Spain-Plane-Shoots-Off-Madrid-Airport-Runway/Article/200808315083058?lpos=World%2BNews_0&lid=ARTICLE_15083058_Spain%253A%2BPlane%2BShoots%2BOff%2BMadrid%2BAirport%2BRunway

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YouTube · PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Earfolds** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:04 pm

Steve wrote:
Weather conditions in Madrid were fine at the time of the incident.

Funny that. I was told the rain in Spain fell mainly on the planes.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Benj** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:05 pm

Yay, and I'm supposed to be flying to Greece next week. This makes me feel so much more at ease. x

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Cuttooth** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:05 pm

Ookami wrote:
Steve wrote:
Weather conditions in Madrid were fine at the time of the incident.

Funny that. I was told the rain in Spain fell mainly on the planes.

YouTube · PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Earfolds** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:06 pm

Cuttooth wrote:
Ookami wrote:
Steve wrote:
Weather conditions in Madrid were fine at the time of the incident.

Funny that. I was told the rain in Spain fell mainly on the planes.

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PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Hulohot** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:06 pm

Scary. Was terrified when flying for the first time in July.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Nathanbrains** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:12 pm

The cause of the crash doesn't seem to be in plane view...

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Mini E** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:15 pm

Urgh - I was flying back from russia about 3 days ago.I get so scared. Stuff like this doesn't help my fear!

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Peter Crisp** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:48 pm

I firmly believe I've more chance of scoring with 5 hot chicks at once than being in a plane crash. Airplanes are super safe if you consider how many are in the air at any one time and how few are in accidents.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Extralife** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:55 pm

Plane crashes are very rare and even then main danger when in a plane is landing and take off. Once you're in the air you're pretty secure.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Gandalf** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:10 pm

Ooh Christ, they're now reporting at least 45 people are dead, other reports suggest over 100. There were originally 163 people on board.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Moggy** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:13 pm

Benj wrote:Yay, and I'm supposed to be flying to Greece next week. This makes me feel so much more at ease. x

I am flying to Spain on Saturday morning!

I am not that scared when flying but once I am up there every little creak and every shudder do scare me shitless. As much as I would like to visit the Lost island, I would never want to be in any sort of aeroplane crash or accident.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Rubix** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:19 pm

I don't wanna hear this stuff as I have to fly in two weeks :oops:

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Abs** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:54 pm

Savage, flying is pretty much the only thing that actually scares the gooseberry fool out of me, my mums going to Spain on tuesday.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Eighthours** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 5:27 pm

100 now confirmed dead.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Mini E** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:16 pm

I hate seeing the total dead confirmed growing..
started as 7.. then 20.. then 45 and now 100. It's awful

YouTube · PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Earfolds** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:19 pm

It's a tragic, tragic accident. To reassure all the members here who are now apprehensive about flying — completely understandable, by the way — this sort of thing really doesn't happen all that often. Hence why this is so horrifying

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Stargazer** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:21 pm

I'm off to Spain in two weeks, first time abroad, first time on a plane. Top fears are flying and heights. This news thrills me.

PostRe: Plane crashes on takeoff by **Mini E** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:33 pm

Stargazer wrote:I'm off to Spain in two weeks, first time abroad, first time on a plane. Top fears are flying and heights. This news thrills me.

Thing is, you'll LOVE it once you're up in the air. First time you fly the view actually takes your breath away it's so utterly beautiful. What hours are you in the air?

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