Superjumbo A380 rolls off runway in Singapore

[eric8669]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22602279/

[PhilDernerJr]

Good start, guys. :?

Airbus can't catch a break.

[Matt Molnar]

"The damage is very limited, it's superficial in the sense that there is possibly damage to tires, but nothing to the structure of the aircraft," said Singapore Airlines spokesman Stephen Forshaw.
Superficial? Hmm the tires are pretty vital unless you're not planning on taxiing, taking off or landing.

[PhilDernerJr]

I would ssay that tire are superficial in the sense that they can be replaced with some ease in a faster amount of time than if they clipped a wing or had a dent or something.

[Matt Molnar]

I s'pose.

[moose135]

Photos here - scroll down the page (it's a French-language forum).

http://www.crash-aerien.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=29342

Sounds like it didn't go off the runway, but rather it was being pushed back from the terminal, and the tug had a problem, and the a/c rolled off into the grass.

[Matt Molnar]

O noes: http://i30.servimg.com/u/f30/11/11/02/33/a380mk10.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

Mel almost just got my life insurance $$$ after I nearly choked to death on broccoli after clicking on that link. haha

So the tug broke on the 380? I am eager to learn more.

[mirrodie]

Moose, thanks for the link to the french site! I was able to hone my skills!


I, like Phil, nearly bought hte farm as I choked on my coffee. Reminded me of one of Phils old airport toy threads . LOL

[AndrewM]

That thread with the pictures is fun to look at. It's like the french version of us! The french me would be named Guy and I would be a boulangerie owner...and I would drive a Peuget...and have a poodle named Benoît :borat: