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Doug Kanter wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:04:54 GMT, "Bill McKee"
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I doubt an 18 passenger 1946 seaplane is an Al Qaida target. Radio
reported a witness said the wing was on fire and then fell off.

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I agree, probably a blown engine.


....and that's exactly why I rarely set foot in an airplane any more. I
know
that the mechanic who works on my truck is obsessive about details. As
far
as aircraft, I have to assume that the mechanics have intravenous heroin
drips in their arms. Actually, "assume" is wrong. I was on a USAir
commuter
prop plane last year which had bald tires. That's all I need to know.

Bald tires are good. More rubber in contact with the runway. The
brake control software and antiskid will make sure hydroplaning doesn't
happen.

Look at the tires on a drag racing car.


Yeah OK.

Meanwhile, lots of the aircraft are severely old, and the airlines are
bankrupt.