In Flight Emergency

[andyjohnston]

Global Freightways hired me to do a quick repositioning flight from Newark to Kennedy.

 

 

I set the autopilot to hold 3000 feet, put the flaps out a few degrees, and pushed the throttle all the way forward. The plane accelerated down the runway until it reached the speed where I pulled back and it lifted smoothly into the air.

 

I pulled back on the throttle levers, but number four was jammed at full. I pulled as hard as I could, but nothing changed. With a sigh, I cut the fuel. Nothing changed. Uh oh.

 

 

I turned the yoke to the right, but with the asymmetrical thrust, it hardly turned, and I had to put a good amount of rudder to get it to turn.

 

 

I got it pointing in the right direction before calling the tower. They didn't understand the situation at first, but finally cleared all runways for me to land.

 

 

 

 

I really had to manage the spoilers and remaining engines to keep the aircraft at a reasonable speed. I landed with the parking brake already set and set the thrust reversers right away. I was worried it might not be enough, but the plane was dragged to a halt.

 

 

 

 

 

Now what am I going to do about that engine?

[DAVIDSTRAKA]

If the engine won’t shut down, throw a wrench into it ;)

[darrenvox]

nice try

[Sampa]

Maybe cut off the fuel pumps and let the engine suck the remaining fuel from the lines?

[NMLW]

You might want to have a word with the maintenance supervisor. :D

[Rupert]

You might want to have a word with the maintenance supervisor. :D

+1!!!! LMAO AT THAT!!!

Great series and descriptions Andy!!!

 

Michael