Airliner makes emergency landing....

[Moonliner]

Looking at the photo, I will (in contradiction to my call for rampant speculation) say it looks like more of a tear than an explosion.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Looking at the photo, I will (in contradiction to my call for rampant speculation) say it looks like more of a tear than an explosion.

Well, they are saying "explosive decompression."

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Well, they are saying "explosive decompression."

Explosive decompression does not mean an explosion triggered things. It means that a hole opened in the fuselage leading to a rapid release of the pressurized air inside. A balloon popping is an example of explosive decompression. The "explosive" part is the result, not necessarily the cause.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Explosive decompression does not mean an explosion triggered things. It means that a hole opened in the fuselage leading to a rapid release of the pressurized air inside. A balloon popping is an example of explosive decompression. The "explosive" part is the result, not necessarily the cause.

I read it as the explosive decompression was what happened when the panel ripped off.

Explosive decompression is also what happens after Burrito Night.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I read it as the explosive decompression was what happened when the panel ripped off.

Most likely, something compromised the hull, explosive decompression caused some initial damage, then larger pieces ripped off due to flapping around at 600 mph.

[RStar]

I don't need to read this when planning a trip to Europe......

Long plane filights make me nervous these days!

[dlrp_bopazot]

Originally Posted by RStar

I don't need to read this when planning a trip to Europe......

Long plane filights make me nervous these days!

on theses days its better flying on long haul flights than short flights . I fles back in forth to the US a lot and i can say i have no worries about anything .

i fles many Airlines transatlantic : TWA , Continental , Northwest , Air Canada and British Airways and Air France .

with an oil barrel close to $140 i look at Prices and cheaper flights are i dont mind having a stop except with British Airways because when the first flight is late you have no chance to find your luggages at you arrival .

Except BA i look at prices first not safe airlines .

FLying from Paris to the US the Prices range is usually between 350 Euros and 550 Euros . Paris to LA are like 550 with a stop in the US .