Posted on 02/14/2017 2:54:29 PM PST by ColdOne
Actor Harrison Ford was involved in a potentially serious incident Monday in California as he was piloting his private plane, a single-engine Husky, NBC News has learned.
Ford, an experienced pilot who collects vintage planes, had been instructed to land on runway 20-L at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, but mistakenly aimed for a taxiway, instead. His plane passed over the top of an American Airlines 737 carrying 110 passengers and a six-person crew.
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“We’re not sinking! We’re craaaaaashing!”
Kid don’t get cocky!
Chewie did most of the really tough flying anyway, and got far too little credit.
;)
“Landing on runway 20-L at John Wayne Airport ain’t like dusting crops, boy.”
I actually liked him in that movie. Didn’t notice.
I agree. Plus he has crashed a plane about 4 years ago.
Karnac says suspended license. :-)
Didn’t he run out of gas taking off from Santa Monica and crash on the golf course?
Chewbaccas fault!
On his plane crash, I think there was some mechanical trouble as he took off.
Third time’s the charm.
He was flying too casual
He ALSO ran out of gas 1.5 years ago, crash landed on a golf course.
I have a feeling the taxiway and the designated runway are on the same heading..........not to mention that, in the case of the RUNWAY the heading is displayed right on the end of the runway in bold numerals. Not so on the taxiway. Will Ford hang it up before he kills some people?
My bad. I meant to say the runway and taxiway are NOT on the same heading. Whew!
Karnac is right, oh Blessed Turbaned Late Night Psychic and Seer!
(only us old guys know......)
Years ago, Delta landed a DC-6B at McDill AFB rather than Tampa International.
The next day, the crew of the same flight were discussing the idiots flying that flight the day before.... when they landed at McDill too!
Dear Mr.Ford,
It’s time. Your favorite mechanic isn’t available for repairs. Hire a pilot!!
:)
Agreed, at least for while.
The taxiways at John Wayne are very close to the terminals and/or fuel tanks.
This is considered a serious breech of the FARs, especially since he flew over a passenger plane, which in and of itself should have been a huge clue something is very wrong.
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