JohnWinger
Jun 4 2003, 02:02 AM
30 January 2002, Brazil) Airport taxi drivers frequently hear the announcement, "The white zone is for loading and unloading of passengers only." But Santos Dumont airport in Rio de Janeiro may need to add a new phrase: "The runway is for take-off and landing of airplanes only."
"The signs that tell you to stop when the plane is on the runway are practically invisible," said the director of the local taxi cooperative. Apparently a Boeing 737 preparing for takeoff was equally invisible to one 64-year-old taxi driver, who sped onto the runway after dropping off his fare. He was right behind the jet when it revved its engines in preparation for a 140-mph takeoff.
Local aviation experts say the force of the 737’s jets is comparable to a hurricane, but, we assume, much hotter. The taxi was spun 25 meters through the air, hit the rocks at Guanabara Bay, and ejected its driver. The man’s tip for the trip was a broken skull and thorax. He is presently in a coma.
Airport authorities cited driver error as the cause of the accident
mc_chick
Jun 4 2003, 02:14 AM
Poor guy, its not really his fault!
But then again, how can you miss seeing a Boeing 737
PartyJase
Jun 4 2003, 02:39 AM
not really his fault?? how u figure that? lol
mc_chick
Jun 4 2003, 02:48 AM
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Originally posted by PartyJase:
not really his fault?? how u figure that? lol
Are you suggesting that the 64 year old taxi driver decided to commit suicide?!?! lol
[ June 03, 2003, 12:53: Message edited by: mc_chick ]
Bradg
Jun 3 2003, 03:14 PM
id be thinking about topping myself if i was 64 and still driving a taxi
DrEvil
Jun 3 2003, 04:25 PM
ROFL he must have had bad vision
Macca
Jun 3 2003, 09:42 PM
The jet blast from a 747 can blow a fire tanker over 50 meters not just push but kinda pick the whole thing up
PartyJase
Jun 4 2003, 01:03 AM
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Originally posted by PartyJase:
[b]not really his fault?? how u figure that? lol
no i'm suggesting what the hell was he doing there in the first place!! he couldn't have been that blind or never been to the airport before not to know where to go. and even if he did how'd he manage to miss see a big ass plane right in front of him!! hah
this could almost go for a darwin award. i guess if he'd done it on purpose to see if he could drag the plane then it would really count for a darwin award.
[ June 03, 2003, 23:04: Message edited by: PartyJase ]
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