BA flight catches fire in Vegas

[The Wookiee]

Just done a Google search on Reggie Bugmuncher ! Wtf !!

 

[Puppet Master]

Jesus. Am far from a aviation expert but any chance this could be birdstrike?

 

[desprateseagull]

"Where there's a flame, there's a claim.."

sorry not sorry.

Hope everyone got out, OK. <parp>

 

[BlockDpete]

Obviously you don't want anyone grabbing suitcases, but likewise fear and panic are strange reactions often prompting unpredictable behaviours. They all got off, so for the most part, the skill of the pilot and the safety procedures worked.

Maybe the wheely case contained his casino winnings?

 

[cloud]

Just done a Google search on Reggie Bugmuncher ! Wtf !!

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3686/12293222853_3803121e46_b.jpg

 

[Arthritic Toe]

Excellently-named eyewitness in the BBC News website report:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34193767

'Eyewitness Reggie Bugmuncher said she was waiting at a gate for her flight when she heard people saying: "Oh, my God."'

That is brilliant. Would be even better as a spoonerism.

 

[cloud]

Obviously you don't want anyone grabbing suitcases, but likewise fear and panic are strange reactions often prompting unpredictable behaviours. They all got off, so for the most part, the skill of the pilot and the safety procedures worked.

Probably people who weren't even aware of the damage that could be done. BA have stopped doing face-to-face safety demonstrations and show a video instead, which is easy to ignore.

 

[Hillian1]

God no. If I was due to get on a BA flight in a few days time, I wouldn't be able to sleep. I wouldn't get any work done, I wouldn't be able to take my mind off the potential disaster that waits. Imagine that engine failure at 30,000 feet. Jesus.

My thoughts to anyone who's supposed to be flying in the next few days.

That'd be me then, and I hate flying at the best of times.

I have thoughts with anyone flying around this poignant date.

Thanks for reminding me.

 

[ditchy]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3686/12293222853_3803121e46_b.jpg

Is that why the plane caught Fire !

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3686/12293222853_3803121e46_b.jpg

Looking at that photo, wouldn't be surprised if Reggie STARTED the fire... and is now a global viral superstar firestarter :

 

[Triggaaar]

That'd be me then, and I hate flying at the best of times.

I'm probably being over cautious and pessimistic, but what would you like us to say of you?

 

[Hillian1]

I'm probably being over cautious and pessimistic, but what would you like us to say of you?

He was misunderstood.

 

[Icy Gull]

That'd be me then, and I hate flying at the best of times.



Thanks for reminding me.

You wouldn't want to fly with me then. Three aborted take offs in my life and the very real fear that I am going to die every time that I get on a plane! Last night being the last flight that had me worrying for the duration!!

I doubt I'd ever get back on a plane if something like Vegas happened to me....

 

[Triggaaar]

He was misunderstood.

Got it.

Although I never met Hillian in person, I always felt I knew her well. She was Miss understood.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

The most terrible experience I ever had with British Airways was when I flew from Gatwick to Aberdeen a few years back. This was after they'd stopped switching the Aberdeen runway lights out at 10.30pm. Due to the short duration of the flight, the cabin crew announced they were going to be serving us with a hot chicken roll instead of a full service meal. Fair enough. Except when mine arrived it was clearly labelled 'Bacon'. So, for the first time ever I pressed the overhead button to attract the attention of cabin crew. Stewardess duly (that might not have been her actual name) comes up and asks 'Is there a problem sir?' 'Yes' says I, 'You announced that we would be served with a hot chicken roll. This roll is clearly labelled 'Bacon'." "No sir" says the stewardess, doing her utmost to maintain a straight face "that says BA.com"

 

[Triggaaar]

The most terrible experience I ever had with British Airways was when I flew from Gatwick to Aberdeen a few years back. This was after they'd stopped switching the Aberdeen runway lights out at 10.30pm. Due to the short duration of the flight, the cabin crew announced they were going to be serving us with a hot chicken roll instead of a full service meal. Fair enough. Except when mine arrived it was clearly labelled 'Bacon'. So, for the first time ever I pressed the overhead button to attract the attention of cabin crew. Stewardess duly (that might not have been her actual name) comes up and asks 'Is there a problem sir?' 'Yes' says I, 'You announced that we would be served with a hot chicken roll. This roll is clearly labelled 'Bacon'." "No sir" says the stewardess, doing her utmost to maintain a straight face "that says BA.com"

 

[The Stout Yeoman]

The Guardian piece by the journalist on the flight did a good job describing the strange mindset that gripped them all. Who knows how we'd each react? Some would perhaps have had no idea about how serious it was 'bloodyhell, another delay', others would have been gripped with terror.

Obviously you don't want anyone grabbing suitcases, but likewise fear and panic are strange reactions often prompting unpredictable behaviours. They all got off, so for the most part, the skill of the pilot and the safety procedures worked.

Well ish ... the emergency slides were released on the port side of the aircraft (as well as the starboard side).... ie the side with the fire ....

 

[Fungus]

You wouldn't want to fly with me then. Three aborted take offs in my life and the very real fear that I am going to die every time that I get on a plane! Last night being the last flight that had me worrying for the duration!!

I doubt I'd ever get back on a plane if something like Vegas happened to me....

Are you sure you're cut out to be a pilot?

 

[METALMICKY]

Probably people who weren't even aware of the damage that could be done. BA have stopped doing face-to-face safety demonstrations and show a video instead, which is easy to ignore.

I must confess that I don't think I need any form of demo even in an admittedly panicked situation to persuade me that my personal safety is more of a priority than my bloody luggage. Unbelievable **** wits that could have undermined the great work of the pilots and crew. Precious seconds could have been lost by congestion in the aisles and not forgetting damage to the evacuation chutes.

 

[Icy Gull]

The coolness of the pilot with his mayday call is one of the reasons I choose BA whenever I have a choice. There is something very comforting about getting on a BA flight when you are in far flung places. All in the head I know....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...ilots-Mayday-call-to-air-traffic-control.html