FED EX Plane crashes on runway

[imported_weadjust]

A fed ex plane just crashed on landing in Memphis, TN. Doesn't look to bad. One of the wings is burned. Body looks good. Landing gear failed. Packages probably not damaged. (Seattle to Memphis flight)

May be delays in other planes since Memphis is the Fex Ex hub.

 

[eLiu]

Originally posted by: weadjust
A fed ex plane just crashed on landing in Memphis, TN. Doesn't look to bad. One of the wings is burned. Body looks good. Landing gear failed. Packages probably not damaged. (Seattle to Memphis flight)

May be delays in other planes since Memphis is the Fex Ex hub.

If the gear failed, the stuff inside got quite a jolt when the body hit the ground... though I mean at least it didn't explode or something.

I assume nobody was injured?

 

[jlbenedict]

damn.. better hope there aren't packages with some of your Conroes'!!

 

[MoPHo]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
damn.. better hope there aren't packages with some of your Conroes'!!

ConrOWND!

 

[imported_weadjust]

It doesn't look like anyone would be injured. It just happened and there showing it live on tv.

 

[lokiju]

Maybe this explains all the people over in Hot Deals bitching about not getting their AMD's yet

 

[RedArmy]

I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

 

[imported_weadjust]

Just reported no injuries. Reporter just advised Porta Pottie delivered to scene. Investigation may take a while.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

 

[cherrytwist]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

I feel like a (bigger) nerd for watching that.

 

[Armitage]

Type of plane?
My cousin is a pilot for FedEx - I think he's on 767s on an asian route, but I'm not sure.

 

[tfcmasta97]

Originally posted by: cherrytwist

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

I feel like a (bigger) nerd for watching that.

lol i enjoyed it

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

That was fvking hilarious...

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

Very cool - thanks!

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Armitage
Type of plane?
My cousin is a pilot for FedEx - I think he's on 767s on an asian route, but I'm not sure.

As far as I know, Fedex doesn't use 767s. Are you sure it's not an MD-11 to Asia?

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Armitage

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: RedArmy
I have a package being shipped via FedEx coming from Memphis so I guess Im set. lucky me.

With as big as Fedex's hub is in Memphis I'd say your package is fine. Remember that Memphis is now the world's largest cargo airport in the world.

A neat video of Fedex operations during a storm.

Very cool - thanks!

There is another great video out there that has one day of Fedex operations in the US. It's really amazing to see hundreds of planes flying around.

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Armitage
Type of plane?
My cousin is a pilot for FedEx - I think he's on 767s on an asian route, but I'm not sure.

As far as I know, Fedex doesn't use 767s. Are you sure it's not an MD-11 to Asia?

He used to be on 747s, but I think the've been phasing those out in favor of 767 or 777 on the long haul routes. It's been awhile since I talked to him though. Very sure it's not MD11s though.

 

[Ayah]

I wonder what happened to the pilots?

 

[Rubycon]

Planes. :frown:

 

[PELarson]

Originally posted by: Armitage
Type of plane?
My cousin is a pilot for FedEx - I think he's on 767s on an asian route, but I'm not sure.

My cousin also fly's for FedEX but out of Memphis. This appears to be the second incident for FedEX in two days.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5978027,00.html

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/local/15146676.htm

 

[lizardboy]

Originally posted by: weadjust
Topic Summary: You're package may be delayed

So I'm a package?

 

[aloser]

Originally posted by: Armitage

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Armitage
Type of plane?
My cousin is a pilot for FedEx - I think he's on 767s on an asian route, but I'm not sure.

As far as I know, Fedex doesn't use 767s. Are you sure it's not an MD-11 to Asia?

He used to be on 747s, but I think the've been phasing those out in favor of 767 or 777 on the long haul routes. It's been awhile since I talked to him though. Very sure it's not MD11s though.

No 777s for Fed Ex either; would you like to try again?

Is it an Airbus A300 maybe?

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: eLiu

Originally posted by: weadjust
A fed ex plane just crashed on landing in Memphis, TN. Doesn't look to bad. One of the wings is burned. Body looks good. Landing gear failed. Packages probably not damaged. (Seattle to Memphis flight)

May be delays in other planes since Memphis is the Fex Ex hub.

If the gear failed, the stuff inside got quite a jolt when the body hit the ground... though I mean at least it didn't explode or something.

I assume nobody was injured?

that is prob the least jolt they will get in the whole sort process.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: aloser

Originally posted by: Armitage

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Armitage
Type of plane?
My cousin is a pilot for FedEx - I think he's on 767s on an asian route, but I'm not sure.

As far as I know, Fedex doesn't use 767s. Are you sure it's not an MD-11 to Asia?

He used to be on 747s, but I think the've been phasing those out in favor of 767 or 777 on the long haul routes. It's been awhile since I talked to him though. Very sure it's not MD11s though.

No 777s for Fed Ex either; would you like to try again?

Is it an Airbus A300 maybe?

Correct, no 777. Fedex owns:

53 Airbus A300-600s
17 Boeing DC10-30s
65 Airbus A310-200/300s
41 Boeing MD10-10s
11 ATR 72s
6 Boeing MD10-30s
29 ATR 42s
58 Boeing MD11s
13 Boeing 727-100s
10 Cessna 208As
94 Boeing 727-200s
243 Cessna 208Bs
25 Boeing DC10-10s
9 Fokker F-27s

I believe most are former pax planes. Fedex buys them for ultra-cheap and refurbs them. BTW, they have an open order for A380s, as well.

 

[aloser]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

I believe most are former pax planes. Fedex buys them for ultra-cheap and refurbs them. BTW, they have an open order for A380s, as well.

Very good

On a side note, did you know that the USPS is one of Fed Ex's biggest customers?