Airplane Makes Emergency Landing on Minnesota Highway...AT NIGHT

rgp said:
I-35, wasn't that the interstate that just collapsed into the river a number of years ago ? Glad the plane landed where it was strong.
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No, it wasn't the interstate. It was a bridge that is a small part of a very long interstate. It was a terrible thing, but it was nowhere near where this plan landed. If the plane had to land on the new bridge, I would think the bridge would hold up. The problems the old bridge had, are (according to what I have consistently read) a problem around the country with aging infrastructure. That doesn't excuse the fact that it happened, but instead remains a caution that there are many such bridges around the country that can suffer the same fate if not repaired in a timely manner.

Tony
 
FastTrax said:
I think this feed is in your neck of the woods Tony.

www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/32507

If not check here:

www.broadcastify.com/listen/stid/27

Have a good one.
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Thanks FastTrax. That is my area (Anoka County). I do have a handheld scanner that I only use when I hear lots of sirens so I know if there is something we need to know about right away.

Interesting aside...we live in Anoka County. Minneapolis proper is in Hennepin County. The border between the two is 4 blocks south of us. If we lived on the other side of the border street (37th Ave.), our property taxes would be at least 4 times higher than they are, and we would be stuck with that terrible crime problem they have there now. what a difference 4 blocks can make!

Tony
 
tbeltrans said:
Thanks FastTrax. That is my area (Anoka County). I do have a handheld scanner that I only use when I hear lots of sirens so I know if there is something we need to know about right away.

Interesting aside...we live in Anoka County. Minneapolis proper is in Hennepin County. The border between the two is 4 blocks south of us. If we lived on the other side of the border street (37th Ave.), our property taxes would be at least 4 times higher than they are, and we would be stuck with that terrible crime problem they have there now. what a difference 4 blocks can make!

Tony
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Another scannerhead. I have a couple of handhelds too but Florida law says you cant have them in a vehicle. Crooks know that too so they are plying their trade using cellphones listening to Broadcastify. Go figure.
 
FastTrax said:
Another scannerhead. I have a couple of handhelds too but Florida law says you cant have them in a vehicle. Crooks know that too so they are plying their trade using cellphones listening to Broadcastify. Go figure.
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Well, I am not really a "scannerhead" since I rarely use it. I did listen to it for a short while when I first got it years ago, but it was maddening because most of the time, it seems cops have to act as parents to adults who never seemed to grow up - mostly domestic squabbles among those who can't figure out how to resolve their own problems. Unfortunately, for police, these are apparently often the most dangerous situations since they don't know what they are walking into.

My interest in radio was back up until the late 80s when I had my General Class amateur radio license. My interest then was building equipment much more than blabbing on the air. Specifically, I enjoyed building low power CW rigs and putting them on the air. This is referred to as QRP CW (low power, usually 5W or less and CW - mores code) operation. For me, the real fun was building the equipment and then seeing it work before starting the next project. Since we moved into our condo, I let my license lapse and moved on to other interests.

Tony
 
tbeltrans said:
Well, I am not really a "scannerhead" since I rarely use it. I did listen to it for a short while when I first got it years ago, but it was maddening because most of the time, it seems cops have to act as parents to adults who never seemed to grow up - mostly domestic squabbles among those who can't figure out how to resolve their own problems. Unfortunately, for police, these are apparently often the most dangerous situations since they don't know what they are walking into.

My interest in radio was back up until the late 80s when I had my General Class amateur radio license. My interest then was building equipment much more than blabbing on the air. Specifically, I enjoyed building low power CW rigs and putting them on the air. This is referred to as QRP CW (low power, usually 5W or less and CW - mores code) operation. For me, the real fun was building the equipment and then seeing it work before starting the next project. Since we moved into our condo, I let my license lapse and moved on to other interests.

Tony
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Years ago when I received my second and last CB license, it stated on that license that “This license will not expire.” I think the FCC got tired of continually sending out licenses every few years during the CB rage.
 
oldman said:
Years ago when I received my second and last CB license, it stated on that license that “This license will not expire.” I think the FCC got tired of continually sending out licenses every few years during the CB rage.
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Amateur radio changed a lot over more recent years also. In the past (pre-1980s), amateur radio required that we take a test to show that we knew a certain amount about electronics and also a certain level of ability with Morse code. People argue that these days, Morse code is no longer needed and it apparently has been eliminated from the requirements. However, it is still true today that Morse code can get through where other forms of communication can't. Unfortunately, the numbers of those who know how to use it have greatly dwindled.

There are now classes of amateur radio that require little more than a CB license application has always required. Amateur radio used to have what was called "incentive licensing". This meant that if you wanted more privileges, you had to earn it by increasing your abilities in both electronics knowledge and code proficiency. That seems to be going the way of many things today where earning a thing is simply not the politically correct way, because we are supposed to somehow be "entitled". It is unfortunate because one thing that amateur radio used to have was a lot of people with a reasonable skill level in the craft and the result was often that new technical developments could come from the amateur radio community, and these would then be embraced by the government and commercial application.

CB, on the other hand, while not requiring the technical skills of amateur radio operators, did do a tremendous amount of community service, both with roadside assistance and in emergency times, as did amateur radio operators with their field day exercises to prepare. It was (and probably still is) all good in the end, as long as their are community-minded individuals among both groups.

Tony
 
oldman said:
Small planes landing on a highway is nothing new, but unlike this one, some haven’t had a good experience. I’m glad everyone was OK.
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You're so right. I have a compilation of Youtube videos on a USB stick somewhere. I'll download it to a PC and post them here. In Florida alone there are dozens of mishaps like that. Most of them were pretty tragic. I am quite sure as a pilot you undoubtedly have seen some things we wouldn't believe.
 
jerry old said:
the last video, the guy got it all wrong: your supposed to land parallel
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Probably one of those Embry-Riddle student pilots. lol.

BTW: During my search some voice cockpit recorder audio files were posted on Youtube. I didn't know NTSB would release that kind of stuff. Very chilling and very heartbreaking.
 
I remember back in the late 70's, a Southern Airways jet had suffered severe engine damage losing thrust, so the Captain decided to try to land on a busy highway somewhere in Georgia. I don't think he fared too well as the plane went out of control hitting a gas station and killing many onboard. I am going to look to see if I can find a recreation on YouTube. My mind is sketchy with the details.

OK, here's a five minute video depicting the accident. Weather plays a huge part in flying. I watched this video three times and I think "maybe" had the pilot shut down the plane just before touchdown, the pilot may have been able to pull it off with less damage.

 
Yeah, I got a police scanner on my cell phone... I can get Police, and Fire, and other frontline workers from all over the world... I listen to our area, especially when out driving or if I hear sirens go by... But I find it works great...

Anyone else looking for a scanner for their cell... I find this one is the best...Scanner 5 - 0 ... You can find it @ Playstore...
 

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