Harry Krause wrote:
A seaplane carrying approximately 16 persons, including two crew,
crashed or exploded shortly after takeoff at 2:30 pm today at Government
Cut near south Miami Beach.

The is the Cut the cruise ships use, too.

This sucks.

Oh oh.

Explosion., according to a number of witnesses.

Merry Christmas from Al Qaida? :-(

Security really does suck on a lot of these commuter airlines, at least
compared to the majors. A suicide bomber might be able to get aboard
fairly easily.

We can be sure it's Al Qaida if we lose another plane today. (They
usually do these things in mulitiples to prove they're not just taking
credit for a random accident). Let's hope not.

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Harry Krause wrote:
A seaplane carrying approximately 16 persons, including two crew,
crashed or exploded shortly after takeoff at 2:30 pm today at Government
Cut near south Miami Beach.

The is the Cut the cruise ships use, too.

This sucks.

Oh oh.

Explosion., according to a number of witnesses.

Merry Christmas from Al Qaida? :-(

Security really does suck on a lot of these commuter airlines, at least
compared to the majors. A suicide bomber might be able to get aboard
fairly easily.

We can be sure it's Al Qaida if we lose another plane today. (They
usually do these things in mulitiples to prove they're not just taking
credit for a random accident). Let's hope not.


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.

On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:04:54 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

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.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:04:54 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

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.

Doug Kanter wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:04:54 GMT, "Bill McKee"
wrote:

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.

===================

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.

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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"
wrote:

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.

===================

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.