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Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:11 pm
by assfly
All dead
An Ethiopian Airlines passenger plane bound for Kenya has crashed killing all 149 passengers and eight crew members.
An Ethiopian Airlines spokesman confirmed that the Boeing 737 plane had crashed on a routine flight from Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa to Nairobi on Sunday.
Ethiopia's state broadcaster EBC reported everyone on the plane had died and that passengers included 33 nationalities, including 32 Kenyans and 17 Ethiopians.
The plane took off at 8:38am (0638 GMT) from Bole International Airport and "lost contact" six minutes later near Bishoftu, a town some 37 miles southeast of Addis Ababa.
The airline staff were being sent to the scene of the crash to "do everything possible to assist the emergency services." It also plans to set up a passenger information centre and a dedicated telephone number for family and friends of people who may have been on board the flight.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:26 pm
by Bullettyme
Terrible news.
I'm flying with Ethiopian in April, Dublin - Addis - Cape Town. Trying to reassure the missus now.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:29 pm
by assfly
Bullettyme wrote:Terrible news.
I'm flying with Ethiopian in April, Dublin - Addis - Cape Town. Trying to reassure the missus now.
A brand new 737 Max. I guess you'll most likely be on one of their larger planes.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:50 pm
by tabascoboy
Sad news. Ethiopian Airlines seem to have a good reputation.
The plane involved in today's crash is a version of the model involved in a fatal crash in Indonesia last year which killed all 189 passengers and crew on board.
Lion Air flight JT610 - a Boeing 737 MAX - crashed into the Java Sea 12 minutes after take-off on 29 October.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:56 pm
by sewa
assfly wrote:Bullettyme wrote:Terrible news.
I'm flying with Ethiopian in April, Dublin - Addis - Cape Town. Trying to reassure the missus now.
A brand new 737 Max. I guess you'll most likely be on one of their larger planes.
I wonder are people starting to rethink this old saying if it's not Boeing I ain't going. Seems to have been quite a lot of incidents in recent years (yes before some wise arse says so they have a lot of planes in the sky)
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:58 pm
by jdogscoop
Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:04 pm
by assfly
jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:07 pm
by Stjudes
I am in the new 737 quite a lot and these crashes are not helping my old fear of flying. People in seatle will be running around checking whats been happening, or running around to put a spin on it.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:10 pm
by assfly
A friend of mine who is a pilot for Kenya Airways just put on Facebook that there appears to be a lot of concern from pilots about the 737max.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:10 pm
by Bullettyme
assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:25 pm
by slick
Bullettyme wrote:assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
Agree with this, very good airline. It’s a real shame for them as they were pushing it so hard and this is bound to knock them back, particularly with less informed flyers... poor wit kant on board. It’s a route I do a couple of times a year
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:42 pm
by bimboman
Bullettyme wrote:assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
Possibly better than BA or Air France !
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:43 pm
by Bullettyme
Yes. I've found them better than both actually. Not as good as KLM though.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:49 pm
by Rumham
Bullettyme wrote:assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
Their air hostesses are mint
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:50 pm
by Rumham
Bullettyme wrote:Yes. I've found them better than both actually. Not as good as KLM though.
KLM are shite too.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:57 pm
by bimboman
Bullettyme wrote:Yes. I've found them better than both actually. Not as good as KLM though.
Wonderful.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:04 pm
by Theflier
isn't this the second hull loss for this plane in like a year of service?
I wouldn't get on one
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:18 pm
by slick
bimboman wrote:Bullettyme wrote:Yes. I've found them better than both actually. Not as good as KLM though.
Wonderful.
You are an odd chap
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:19 pm
by Bullettyme
bimboman wrote:Bullettyme wrote:Yes. I've found them better than both actually. Not as good as KLM though.
Wonderful.
you're such a sad man.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:38 pm
by assfly
33 nationalities on board.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:42 pm
by bok_viking
This must be a bit worrying for Boeing. Its the 2nd 737 max that has gone done in a relatively short period of time. Not a good record for an aircraft model that has only been in service since 2016 i think.
I think i need to keep a closer eye on what aircraft is in use on future short flights i plan to take. Maybe a good idea to avoid this aircraft for the time being.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:30 pm
by Mr. Very Popular
4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:30 pm
by sorCrer
Worked with them for the last few years.
Their fleet age is just over 5 whereas BA's (and Air France) is over 13.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:31 pm
by sorCrer
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:32 pm
by feckwanker
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Awful news.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:32 pm
by assfly
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Ah shit man, so sorry. Apparently there were a lot of NGO staff on board. Life is f
ucking cruel.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:33 pm
by bimboman
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Condolences.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:34 pm
by Winnie
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Jesus, thats awful
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:38 pm
by redderneck
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Christ. RIP.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:38 pm
by themaddog
EverReady wrote:Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
That is shit MVP. Just shit
Terrible news. God help their families.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:39 pm
by croyals
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Horrid. Sorry to hear.
These planes are getting Boeing into a lot of trouble.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:40 pm
by boere wors
Bullettyme wrote:assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
based on what, their on-board product? only 9 years ago they lost a 737 in the mediterranean after takeoff in beirut.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:42 pm
by boere wors
sorCrer wrote:Worked with them for the last few years.
Their fleet age is just over 5 whereas BA's (and Air France) is over 13.
completely irrelevant in terms of safety
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:42 pm
by croyals
boere wors wrote:Bullettyme wrote:assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
based on what, their on-board product? only 9 years ago they lost a 737 in the mediterranean after takeoff in beirut.
No comments on Ethiopian, who I have heard good things about but never flown with, but this is a reason I generally prefer to fly BA. Service can be poorer, but I feel pretty confident in their maintenance and pilots.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:44 pm
by Turbogoat
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
Oh Christ, that's terrible news.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:44 pm
by Bullettyme
boere wors wrote:Bullettyme wrote:assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
based on what, their on-board product? only 9 years ago they lost a 737 in the mediterranean after takeoff in beirut.
Price, service, on board, baggage.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:45 pm
by sorCrer
boere wors wrote:sorCrer wrote:Worked with them for the last few years.
Their fleet age is just over 5 whereas BA's (and Air France) is over 13.
completely irrelevant in terms of safety
I didn't say it had anything to do with safety. Merely pointing out that they're a modern operation and having worked with them, I found them highly professional. I've also worked with SAA, Air Kenya, Virgin and BA.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:45 pm
by boere wors
Bullettyme wrote:boere wors wrote:Bullettyme wrote:assfly wrote:jdogscoop wrote:Shit airline = may die. Not worth it.
Have you flown with them before? They're outstanding and are just about to complete a brand new airport that will be world class facility.
They're miles ahead of anyone else on the continent, including SAA and Kenya Airways.
On your post further up, I think I'll be on 787. That was my experience last time I flew with them.
They're a very good airline in my experience, possibly better than BA or Air France. I wouldn't be put off by this anyway. Addis airport is a hoot too.
based on what, their on-board product? only 9 years ago they lost a 737 in the mediterranean after takeoff in beirut.
Price, service, on board, baggage.
swell
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:46 pm
by Bullettyme
Mr. Very Popular wrote:4 of my brothers friends on that flight, all NGO employees.
That is horrible news.
Re: Ethiopian Plane Crash
Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:47 pm
by assfly
18 Canada
9 Ethiopian
8 Chinese
8 Italian
8 US
7 British
7 France
6 Egypt
5 Netherlands
4 UN passport
4 Indian
3 Russian
2 Moroccan
2 Israeli
1 Belgian
1 Ugandan
1 Yemeni
1 Sudanese
1 Togo
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