webfact Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 VIPs' flight from Nan delayed as door could not be lockedBANGKOK: -- A Nok Air flight bound for Don Meuang from Nan province this morning was delayed and all passengers were told to disembark after its back door could not be locked.The technical problem at flight DD8819 of Nok Air was detected by airline officials before the plane was to leave Nan airport for Don Meuang.There were several VIPs among the passengers of the flight. They were privy councilor Palakorn Suvannarat, National Reform Council chairman Thianchai Kiranant, Kasikorn Bank top executive Banyong Lamsam, Ms Nualpan Lamsam and Mr Piyasvasti Amranand of PTT.They were in Nan to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/vips-flight-nan-delayed-door-not-locked -- Thai PBS 2015-02-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 So they changed flights to AA and got there early? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm surprised the hi-so VIP's did'nt throw a tantrum and demand the flight take off regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyinasia Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 5 VIP's on the plane of how many? Would this have even been news if there were no VIP's on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 5 VIP's on the plane of how many? Would this have even been news if there were no VIP's on board? It's not even news with them on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Don't they have gaffer-tape in Nan ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Give them credit for not going anyway. I know a woman who was on a flight from OZ to USA. Door was not closed properly and many suffered ear damage from air pressure problems. Nok air had a problem and too the safe option. Good for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Is this the same plane that couldn't have its door shut in lampang? http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nok-air-flight-cancelled-lampang-plane-door-fails-close is there a pattern here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Troll posts and flame posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaanUSA Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Is this the same plane that couldn't have its door shut in lampang? http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nok-air-flight-cancelled-lampang-plane-door-fails-close is there a pattern here? They only have 2 ATRs, so it is most likely the same plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Another report, a Nok person said the aircraft is new and therefore still needs some adjustment and a bit of oil. Sorry I don't buy that at all. Surely no aircraft manufacturer would release a new aircraft to a customer in this state. Perhaps the TV flying buffs could comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiChai Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Cheap skates! They should have flown a full frills airline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 60, doesn't look that old, I thought she was in her 40's. As for the door, well if it opened in flight the cabin pressure could have been breached resulting in the plane being documented in an episode of air crash investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyrosman Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm surprised the hi-so VIP's did'nt throw a tantrum and demand the flight take off regardless. It was OK, they served the peanuts on a Chinese plastic plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyrosman Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Another report, a Nok person said the aircraft is new and therefore still needs some adjustment and a bit of oil. Sorry I don't buy that at all. Surely no aircraft manufacturer would release a new aircraft to a customer in this state. Perhaps the TV flying buffs could comment. The doors are checked from the factory however: In a different environment the cables and weights inside the door can act different at different airfields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Brand new Dash 8-400 and I believe it had the same problem in Lampang. This model of aircraft has had under carriage issues in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Another report, a Nok person said the aircraft is new and therefore still needs some adjustment and a bit of oil. Sorry I don't buy that at all. Surely no aircraft manufacturer would release a new aircraft to a customer in this state. Perhaps the TV flying buffs could comment. There have been many incidences of new aircraft, in service, having problems, particularly a new model. Just a minor incident, and the door really didn't care who was on board. Edited February 18, 2015 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Another report, a Nok person said the aircraft is new and therefore still needs some adjustment and a bit of oil. Sorry I don't buy that at all. Surely no aircraft manufacturer would release a new aircraft to a customer in this state. Perhaps the TV flying buffs could comment. There have been many incidences of new aircraft, in service, having problems, particularly a new model. Just a minor incident, and the door really didn't care who was on board. same thing happens with new models of cars and trucks despite claims of testing testing testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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