Oops. We overshot Minneapolis - by 150 miles

xoxoxoBruce · 10-27-2009, 01:43 PM

I also read they were "having a heated argument" at the time. 150 miles doesn't take very long at airspeeds.

glatt · 10-27-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

150 miles doesn't take very long at airspeeds.

That's a very good point. If the jet is going 600 mph, it will cover that distance in just 15 minutes. It's like missing an exit on the highway. Why they didn't hear the radio calls is questionable though.

Flint · 10-27-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Why they didn't hear the radio calls is questionable though.

They hadn't changed to the correct frequency range, i.e. they weren't getting any radio calls.

glatt · 10-27-2009, 03:18 PM

I suppose it's questionable and answerable.

If I'd read the article instead of basing my comment on my poor memory of a radio newscast, I'd know that.

ZenGum · 10-27-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

That's a very good point. If the jet is going 600 mph, it will cover that distance in just 15 minutes. It's like missing an exit on the highway. Why they didn't hear the radio calls is questionable though.

Reports I saw said they were out of touch for an hour and a quarter. Air traffic control tried to contact them several times.

Griff · 10-27-2009, 07:58 PM

I believe they are both cellar regulars.

10-27-2009, 01:43 PM	#1
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10-27-2009, 07:58 PM	#6
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10-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I suppose it's questionable and answerable. If I'd read the article instead of basing my comment on my poor memory of a radio newscast, I'd know that.

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