Embraer
Freedom ERJ Blows Tire in Atlanta…Continues to Dayton.
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007Flight 6082, a Freedom Airlines ERJ-145 was taking-off from Atlanta for Dayton when passengers and crew heard a loud bang. The aircraft had blown a tire on takeoff ATL, and the captain decided to continue to Dayton where an emergency landing was made succesfully. Passengers gave the pilot a standing ovation, after the […]
Thou Shalt Not Set the Parking Brake Prior to Landing
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007I have to admit I always wondered what would happen if you landed with the parking brake on. I guess now I know. You’ve got to give the guy some credit for keeping the aircraft under control. I wonder if this is covered under Embraer’s warranty.