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WacoFan · December 26th, 2008, 02:41

In keeping with the general theme of this thread being aborts past V1, what about the Kalitta accident in Belgium. Apparently there was a bird strike and it failed one of the engines and the crew did a post V1 abort and overran the runway. No injuries but a totaled whale. First of all, I thought in a 747 even at MGTOW that losing one wasn't a big deal (relatively speaking)? Second, does anyone know of any post V1 aborts in a transport category aircraft that were successful? Lastly, is there EVER a reason to do a post V1 rejection? Thanks in advance for the answers.

December 26th, 2008, 02:41	#13
WacoFan Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KC Posts: 5,717	Re: Noises heard at 41 seconds In keeping with the general theme of this thread being aborts past V1, what about the Kalitta accident in Belgium. Apparently there was a bird strike and it failed one of the engines and the crew did a post V1 abort and overran the runway. No injuries but a totaled whale. First of all, I thought in a 747 even at MGTOW that losing one wasn't a big deal (relatively speaking)? Second, does anyone know of any post V1 aborts in a transport category aircraft that were successful? Lastly, is there EVER a reason to do a post V1 rejection? Thanks in advance for the answers. __________________ Proud Member of the JC Mini-Conservative Movement Vice President, Air Hostess "Training"