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		Not news: 727 crashes in Mexico. News: Discovery Channel did it. Difficulty: Not Mythbusters (latimesblogs.latimes.com)		35
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Paris1127		2012-05-04 02:21:22 PM

I checked, it's actually not the first time this plane, tail number N293AS, has crashed and burned:
cdn-www.airliners.net

ArkAngel		2012-05-04 02:35:15 PM

That's a lot of crashes

Rapmaster2000		2012-05-04 04:17:55 PM

"This groundbreaking project features an actual crash of a passenger jet and explores the big questions about how to make plane crashes more survivable;

I would suggest crashing on the wheels and then rolling down the runway while slowing down and then eventually turning to the gate and then stopping right in front of the jetway.

Gosh, do I have to do everything?

Morpheses		2012-05-04 04:27:29 PM

Plane go BOOM!

MaudlinMutantMollusk		2012-05-04 04:31:17 PM

Seems like an overly elaborate setup for a ghost hunters show

Vanquish		2012-05-04 04:41:27 PM

Why would a plane as big as a 727 crashing be considered not news?

cig-mkr		2012-05-04 04:41:45 PM

So how come this one didn't explode?

Gilligann		2012-05-04 04:44:14 PM

The pilot ejected from the plane minutes before impact

Wow! They're actually had someone pilot it instead of doing it remotely?

How exactly does one "eject" from a large passenger plane?

The Incredible Sexual Egg		2012-05-04 04:44:21 PM

I love the Discovery Channel

/SCIENCE!
//AND FISHING!
///AND MOTORCYCLES!

cgraves67		2012-05-04 04:45:11 PM

Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

puckrock2000		2012-05-04 04:46:55 PM

So where did they bury the survivors?

IXI Jim IXI		2012-05-04 04:49:36 PM

The plane was also followed by other planes filming the crash and by camera crews on the ground that also documented the event.

That's a lot of people hitting the same spot...

Shrink		2012-05-04 04:50:30 PM

I'm posting this comment from 37,000 feet somewhere over Oklahoma, so I'm getting a kick...

/DL833 SAN --> DTW
//please don't crash
///someone just farted in my row -- nasty

Arkanaut		2012-05-04 04:52:18 PM

Shrink: I'm posting this comment from 37,000 feet somewhere over Oklahoma, so I'm getting a kick...

/DL833 SAN --> DTW
//please don't crash
///someone just farted in my row -- nasty

Just open the window and let the air out.

Barricaded Gunman		2012-05-04 04:53:16 PM

Shrink: I'm posting this comment from 37,000 feet somewhere over Oklahoma, so I'm getting a kick...

I'm seated three rows behind you, so turn off that phone, you crazy bastard! Are you trying to kill us ALL?!

Tellingthem		2012-05-04 04:55:21 PM

Barricaded Gunman: Shrink: I'm posting this comment from 37,000 feet somewhere over Oklahoma, so I'm getting a kick...

I'm seated three rows behind you, so turn off that phone, you crazy bastard! Are you trying to kill us ALL?!

You are flying to Detroit...I think a possible plane crash is the least of your problems. ;)

Shrink		2012-05-04 04:56:19 PM

Barricaded Gunman: Shrink: I'm posting this comment from 37,000 feet somewhere over Oklahoma, so I'm getting a kick...

I'm seated three rows behind you, so turn off that phone, you crazy bastard! Are you trying to kill us ALL?!

Is that you in 13B holding that screaming crotch fruit? Your kid isn't cute and she's giving me a headache.

srtpointman		2012-05-04 05:14:08 PM

cgraves67: Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying. Altogether

The Incredible Sexual Egg		2012-05-04 05:20:27 PM

srtpointman: cgraves67: Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying. Altogether

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying

Shrink		2012-05-04 05:23:22 PM

The Incredible Sexual Egg: srtpointman: cgraves67: Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying. Altogether

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

JustHereForThePics		2012-05-04 05:40:34 PM

Shrink: The Incredible Sexual Egg: srtpointman: cgraves67: Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying. Altogether

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

Click Click D'oh		2012-05-04 05:51:07 PM

JustHereForThePics: Shrink: The Incredible Sexual Egg: srtpointman: cgraves67: Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying. Altogether

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

Current Resident		2012-05-04 06:36:37 PM

The as-yet-untitled episode will look to "re-create a serious, but survivable, passenger jet crash landing with a real aircraft,"
latimesblogs.latimes.com

Well...OK. Except for anyone in/near first class or on the flight deck.

Travis_Bickle		2012-05-04 07:21:24 PM

Current Resident: The as-yet-untitled episode will look to "re-create a serious, but survivable, passenger jet crash landing with a real aircraft,"
[latimesblogs.latimes.com image 600x400]

Well...OK. Except for anyone in/near first class or on the flight deck.

First Class on a 727

You're a very funny man.

Oldiron_79		2012-05-04 07:33:47 PM

Click Click D'oh: JustHereForThePics: Shrink: The Incredible Sexual Egg: srtpointman: cgraves67: Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying. Altogether

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

Surely you can't be serious

kroonermanblack		2012-05-04 08:12:05 PM

Oldiron_79: Click Click D'oh: JustHereForThePics: Shrink: The Incredible Sexual Egg: srtpointman: cgraves67: Considering how easily the Mythbusters squad can make an R/C car and the proliferation of drone aircraft technology, why did they even bother having a pilot on board?

/I'm gonna keep my eyes open for when this episode airs. It sounds interesting.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying. Altogether

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

but how many times have the MythBusters lost control of one of their RC creations? A runaway car is one thing. An un-piloted aircraft is an entirely different kind of flying...man.

Surely you can't be serious

Potato!

Current Resident		2012-05-04 08:57:08 PM

Travis_Bickle: Current Resident: The as-yet-untitled episode will look to "re-create a serious, but survivable, passenger jet crash landing with a real aircraft,"
[latimesblogs.latimes.com image 600x400]

Well...OK. Except for anyone in/near first class or on the flight deck.

First Class on a 727

You're a very funny man.

I know, I know.

Hey, thanks for coming!

Don't forget to tip your waitstaff!

wildcardjack		2012-05-04 09:11:22 PM

Vanquish: Why would a plane as big as a 727 crashing be considered not news?

BECAUSE IT'S MEXICO. I had a Mexican regional operator 727 visit my little airport for some TLC and we had to FOD check the runway after it arrived and after it left.

/Subby
//Maybe it's an inside aviation joke.

darch		2012-05-04 09:35:15 PM

/Subby
//Maybe it's an inside aviation joke.

Um, very inside.

rhiannon		2012-05-04 09:43:16 PM

wildcardjack: Vanquish: Why would a plane as big as a 727 crashing be considered not news?

BECAUSE IT'S MEXICO. I had a Mexican regional operator 727 visit my little airport for some TLC and we had to FOD check the runway after it arrived and after it left.

/Subby
//Maybe it's an inside aviation joke.

Can't stop laughing at that. I hope he paid well.

Another Government Employee		2012-05-04 10:35:17 PM

SCUBA_Archer		2012-05-04 10:45:01 PM

What myth would Adam and Jamie be testing with a 727? That gravity really isn't a biatch?

RoyBatty		2012-05-04 11:05:14 PM

NASA did it 1984, with remote controls all the way.

They got great footage, here is one example: NASA 707 crash

iat's very cool, the sad part is that it's supposedly demonstrating a flame resistant fuel... Oops, fail.

Here it is from more angles and with an audio explanation, but sort of an annoying storm chasers narrator.

cyberspacedout		2012-05-05 02:32:27 AM

Given the other news from Friday, are you sure the tail number on the 727 wasn't "3MTA3 05"?

mimg.ugo.com

isabps		2012-05-05 08:30:04 PM

cyberspacedout: Given the other news from Friday, are you sure the tail number on the 727 wasn't "3MTA3 05"?

Rest in Peasty...

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