To: brothers4thID
Living in Lexington, and watching non-stop coverage today, I am 99.8% sure it is NOT terrorist related. Pilot for some reason just took off on the short runway. In the end, it will probably be a combination of various human error factors. The pilot, ATC, and new design of the runway approaches. I have not been on a flight out of there, since the work last weekend. But they did a lot more than just repaving. They moved the main runway about 500 feet further down. This put the beginning of runway 22 right next to the beginning of runway 26. Only a short approach way between them. In the past, you had to go about 300-400 futher down past 26 before turning left on the main 22 runway. Looks like a poor redesign also.
Two of our good friends were on the plane. They were headed to California for a vacation. We were at their house this morning with their only daughter when the airlines called to confirm her parents were dead. Tought day. Also another guy who started work with me on the same day in our first jobs right out of college was on the plane. I had knew him for over 20 years. And another 5-6 folks I knew who they were. And they still have only released about 30 of the 50 names.
To: gswilder
I am so sorry for your losses. What a kick in the gut.
I have friends (co-worker in Versailles). Her husband flies a lot.
He did not even know about it before I called him this morning.
Can you tell more about moving the main runway? Is it a brand new strip, or an extension of the old one?
696 posted on
08/27/2006 5:28:33 PM PDT by
don-o
(Proudly posting without reading the thread since 1998. (stolen from one cool dude))
To: gswilder
oh no I am so very sorry. Thanks for telling us.
698 posted on
08/27/2006 5:44:48 PM PDT by
RDTF
("We love death. The US loves life. That is the big difference between us two.” Osama Bin laden)
To: gswilder
I'm so sorry to hear that. Prayers for all the families and friends that lost loved ones.
To: gswilder; FutureSenatorFromKentucky
My sincere sympathy to both of your and all the families involved. I am so sorry for your loss.
KY is the most beautiful place, I have passed Airport, and the very spot shown on the news, near the bluegrass MANY times, it is so hard to imagine this happening in a place of such beauty. A sad day for everyone, but especially the two of you and the rest of the friends and family of those on the plane.
May they rest in peace.
700 posted on
08/27/2006 5:46:43 PM PDT by
gidget7
(PC is the huge rock, behind which lies hide!)
To: gswilder
I'm so terribly sorry for your losses. I'm sure more people than you imagine are praying for you and those affected by this tragedy.
To: gswilder
Good summary of facts and conditions.
My condolences go out to you for your many losses. A tough day indeed for you and yours.
712 posted on
08/27/2006 6:08:47 PM PDT by
El Gato
To: gswilder
I am sorry for your losses. Prayers for all involved.
748 posted on
08/27/2006 7:00:30 PM PDT by
StarCMC
("So what was the price to betray us - Judas?" - SGT Mark Russak to Traitor Murtha)
To: gswilder
Man, I have only seen about 10 names, and knew 2 of them, plus 2 others they haven't released yet, one was very close.
Where have you seen others?
To: gswilder
I am very sorry that you lost so many close friends. I am praying that all the loved ones of all these people will find strength and consolation.
788 posted on
08/27/2006 8:52:21 PM PDT by
Palladin
(Ceasefire? What ceasefire??--IDF)
To: gswilder
(((Hugs))) So sorry gswilder.
807 posted on
08/28/2006 12:53:15 AM PDT by
fatima
To: gswilder
May you have an abundance of strength today.
809 posted on
08/28/2006 2:49:02 AM PDT by
freema
(Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
To: gswilder
My prayers are with you and the families of the victims. So sad! :-(
834 posted on
08/28/2006 6:52:59 AM PDT by
DarthVader
(Conservatives aren't always right , but Liberals are almost always wrong.)
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