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Boeing 737 passenger jet is forced to make emergency landing just minutes after take-off in latest safety issue to hit the manufacturers' aircraft
>yes, again today
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13403389/boeing-737-passenger-forced-emergency-landing-safety-issue.html
A Boeing 737 passenger jet was forced to make an emergency landing just minutes after takeoff from a Japanese airport this morning amid safety concerns - the fourth incident to plague the under-fire aircraft maker in just three days.
Flight 166, a 737 jet operated by United Airlines carrying 50 passengers, took off from Fukuoka Airport in southwestern Japan and headed for Guam - only to turn back minutes later when pilots declared an emergency. The plane landed back on the tarmac at Fukuoka around 11:45am local time (3:45am UK time) after a wing flap was found to be malfunctioning. No casualties were reported.
Yesterday, a total of 190 people were evacuated from a Boeing 737-800 belonging to Turkey-based Corendon Airlines whose tyre burst as it came into land at Gazipasa airport near the Mediterranean coastal town of Alanya.
Pictures from the scene today the stationary aircraft on the tarmac flanked by emergency vehicles - its front wheels and landing gear crumpled underneath. That came just hours after shocking footage emerged showing the moment terrified passengers fled a burning Boeing 737-300 jet carrying 78 passengers that skidded off the runway and caught fire during take-off in Senegal.
And on Wednesday, a Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by FedEx made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after its front landing gear failed, with dramatic video showing the nose of the plane skidding across the runway sending sparks and smoke trailing through the air. There is no suggestion that Boeing is responsible for the mishaps, but such incidents will only compound woes for the company already facing intense scrutiny over safety concerns - as well as the deaths of two whistleblowers just two months apart.
Boeing has also been accused of letting safety lapse as it obsesses over 'woke' diversity targets in staffing, as well as over-paying executives working from home.
Current CEO Dave Calhoun announced in March he would be stepping down at the end of this year in a management overhaul, with share prices plunging.
And passengers are said to be deliberately changing flights to avoid Boeing's fleet or travelling with anti-anxiety medication.
I didn't even see that, thank you anon (below is from lb)
>how many incidents before the public wakes up….?
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another Being incident
Boeing of Germany's Lufthansa Bound to Chicago Turns Around Due to Air Emergency - Reports
"Lufthansa flight LH430 from Frankfurt to Chicago returned to Frankfurt today as a precautionary measure. The reason for this was an unidentifiable smell of electrics in the cockpit. The Boeing 747-8 landed normally in Frankfurt, and all 320 passengers and 19 crew members exited the plane normally. The plane is currently being examined by technicians, the cause of the smell is still unclear," a Lufthansa spokesperson told the newspaper…
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240510/boeing-of-germanys-lufthansa-bound-to-chicago-turns-around-due-to-air-emergency- - -reports-1118370114.html
>>20845842 lb nominate for notable
https://www.wral.com/story/special-forces-training/21416590
Two-week 'Robin Sage' Special Forces training to begin Friday, 26 NC counties participating
Robin Sage is the final test of after a year's worth of training for aspiring Special Forces soldiers. The exercise puts trainees in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of this "real-world" training.
On Friday, Special Forces candidates will participate in the Robin Sage training exercise.
From May 10 to May 23, students at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School based out of Fort Liberty will participate in the final test of the Special Forces qualification course training. Robin Sage is the final test of after a year's worth of training for aspiring Special Forces soldiers.
The exercise puts trainees in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of this "real-world" training.
Military service members from units across Fort Liberty will also help with the exercise. These military members act as opposing forces and guerrilla freedom fighters, also known as Pineland's resistance movement.
Residents may hear blank gunfire and see occasional flares. Authorities said controls are in place to ensure there is no risk to people or properties.
The training takes place within the following North Carolina counties:
Avery
Alamance
Anson
Bladen
Brunswick
Cabarrus
Chatham
Columbus
Cumberland
Davidson
Duplin
Guilford
Harnett
Hoke
Lee
Montgomery
Moore
Randolph
Richmond
Robeson
Rowan
Sampson
Scotland
Stanly
Union
Wake
All Robin Sage movements and events have been coordinated with public safety officials throughout and within the towns and counties hosting the training. Training areas and vehicles used during exercises are clearly labeled.
Questions concerning the exercise should be referred to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Public Affairs Office at 910-432-5703 or by e-mail at pao_swcs@socom.mil.
'I just saw the car flying over my head': Amtrak train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh
An Amtrak passenger train on Wednesday hit two unoccupied cars on the tracks near the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Beryl Road in Raleigh.
Around 1 p.m., a spokesperson from Amtrak said Train 75 traveling from Raleigh to Charlotte hit two cars that were on the tracks.
According to Raleigh police, the drivers were able to get out of their cars before the crash.
"I ran to him and said, 'Get out!'" Aziz Habites, a witness, said. "He just got out and I was running to see my kids. It was so close, I just saw the car flying over my head." The train tracks were blocked by multiple emergency vehicles, and a red car had serious front-end damage.
Amtrak said 92 passengers were on board, but no one was injured. The crash is under joint investigation by Amtrak and the Raleigh Police Department.
sauce: https://www.wral.com/story/i-just-saw-the-car-flying-over-my-head-amtrak-train-hits-cars-blocking-tracks-in-raleigh/21420644
(NC) DMV delays for license, ID may impact voters
The NCDMV issues a temporary paper ID, which is only valid for 60 days and isn't acceptable for voting.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/nc-dmv-identification-license-voting-issues-5-9-2024/275-2ea5e33d-3a33-436d-a655-8d1724ce4424
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is dealing with delays issuing driver licenses and IDs, which could pose a problem for voters.
Blaming a third-party contractor for the lag, a spokesperson with the NCDMV said a typical 15-day turnaround to receive IDs in the mail has jumped to roughly six weeks.
The NCDMV issues a temporary paper ID, which is only valid for 60 days. According to the State Board of Elections, the paper ID is not an acceptable photo ID to vote in the upcoming election.
One woman told WRAL News her temporary ID expires in two weeks, and she hasn’t been told when her real ID will arrive. The NCDMV issues a temporary paper ID, which is only valid for 60 days.
we're now needing a spreadsheet….sad