Thai Smile plane hits gangway in Chiang Mai airport

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Thai Smile plane hits gangway in Chiang Mai airport



CHIANG MAI: -- A Thai Smile Airways plane was slightly damaged when one of its wings hit the Gate 5 gangway at Chiang Mai international airport this morning.

But all the 48 passengers on board Flight WE150 from Don Mueang airport were not hurt.

They all disembarked from the plane safely to the airport.

According to Chiang Mai airport official, the plane skidded as it was taxing on the taxiway to connect with the airport’s Gate 5 terminal.

The left wing of the plane hit the gangway but caused no injury to passengers inside.

The incident happened at about 9.30 am.

An investigation team will be set up to find the exact cause of the incident.

Thai Smile Airways is a subsidiary of Thai Airways International.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-smile-plane-hits-gangway-in-chiang-mai-airport


-- Thai PBS 2015-08-27

[Pattaya28]

And how could this happen ?

[Mango Bob]

Shouldn't there be some airport crew members here guiding the plane into position? As normal safety first is not a motto anywhere in Thailand.

[Gonzo the Face]

How on earth does an airliner approaching a gateway, moving about 2 miles an hour skid????

More attention needs to be paid to whoever writes these things to better clarify or stop writing absolute BS. Say what really happened ....... someone did make an error........ either the guy with the flags , guiding the plane in or the pilot or most probably both...... but NO ! ! ! lets don't loose face...... the plane barely moving.... skidded.... what a bunch of crapola....

[JoePai]

It was only 'slightly damaged' so no matter, only a small dent, can be bashed out later

[Chicog]

An investigation team will be set up to find the exact cause of the incident.

I could save them both time and money.

[scorecard]

And how could this happen ?

Skidded?

[technologybytes]

I am fairly certain there was no rain at the airport this morning, and at the speeds a plane taxis there is no conceivable way it could just skid.

It must have been a pretty serious lack of concentration, perhaps the pilot was playing on his mobile phone at the time !

[Briggsy]

It was icy, of course.

[gchurch259]

Three things (1) The Jetway or Loading Bridge not parked on the correct spot. (2) Ground Handlers with Cranium up their Tailpipe. (3) Flight Crew did not verify Loading Bridge being on correct spot.

Result, Sheet Metal Mechanics make overtime on Field Trip, and passengers miss their flight.

And how could this happen ?

[ikwiljou]

_{Where is the black paint to cover the logo?}

[Colabamumbai]

"Thai Smile". I do not think they are smiling now.

[HappyinNE]

How on earth does an airliner approaching a gateway, moving about 2 miles an hour skid????

More attention needs to be paid to whoever writes these things to better clarify or stop writing absolute BS. Say what really happened ....... someone did make an error........ either the guy with the flags , guiding the plane in or the pilot or most probably both...... but NO ! ! ! lets don't loose face...... the plane barely moving.... skidded.... what a bunch of crapola....

Believe it or not I have skided in an airplane going about 2 knots. It was in Burnswick Naval Air Station and we were on ice. Had to shut the plane down and get a tow. Dont think they have that much ice in Chiang Mei.

[alanferdi]

How on earth does an airliner approaching a gateway, moving about 2 miles an hour skid????

More attention needs to be paid to whoever writes these things to better clarify or stop writing absolute BS. Say what really happened ....... someone did make an error........ either the guy with the flags , guiding the plane in or the pilot or most probably both...... but NO ! ! ! lets don't loose face...... the plane barely moving.... skidded.... what a bunch of crapola....

I was thinking the same..... the explaination is not valid! It looked like those responsible in guiding the pilot into the bay failed to take the plane in the particular path marked on the ground fpr the particular model and hence miscalculated and hence hit the gate. Anything other than this is only speculation. Investigation team....only there to collect money from the Insurance. This is not the quick mini coach parking into a bay. This is a plane and can only move as directed from the ground by the Airport personnel. hhahahahahahaha.....

[jimstar1]

another Plus for Thai Tourism Raining now Chiang Mai but not this Morning and when I had Breakfast at McDs Hang Dong today near the Run way there was no sign of Ice

[rjcampbe]

_{Where is the black paint to cover the logo?}

Beat me too it... :-(

[alanferdi]

"Thai Smile". I do not think they are smiling now.

Well its the time for the farang to smile.....SMILE at all the explainations to the local media......mmmmm hmmmm haa haa hahaha LOL Aw aw aw aw

[chingmai331]

Could be that the Thai word in play is translated into English as 'skid'. Perhaps 'veered' would be better.

[Just1Voice]

"Skidded"?? Unbelievable.

Oh, wait, someone on the ground crew spilled his Slushy and caused the wheel to skid. Now I understand

Edited August 27, 2015 by Just1Voice

[AlQaholic]

The pilot fled the scene......

[tx22cb]

The only "skidmarks" were the brown stuff in the pants of the pilot, who was no doubt on Facebook at the time ....

[coulson]

How on earth does an airliner approaching a gateway, moving about 2 miles an hour skid????

More attention needs to be paid to whoever writes these things to better clarify or stop writing absolute BS. Say what really happened ....... someone did make an error........ either the guy with the flags , guiding the plane in or the pilot or most probably both...... but NO ! ! ! lets don't loose face...... the plane barely moving.... skidded.... what a bunch of crapola....

I was thinking the same..... the explaination is not valid! It looked like those responsible in guiding the pilot into the bay failed to take the plane in the particular path marked on the ground fpr the particular model and hence miscalculated and hence hit the gate. Anything other than this is only speculation. Investigation team....only there to collect money from the Insurance. This is not the quick mini coach parking into a bay. This is a plane and can only move as directed from the ground by the Airport personnel. hhahahahahahaha.....

Chiang Mai has VDGS system, up until now I would have assumed that meant it could not clear docking until boarding bridges were in the correct position. I Guess not....and I guess hitting just above the engine meant the pilot would have passed the bridge at eye level......and pretty close too.

[Jim walker]

A roll of duct tape and a lick of paint and it will be up up and away again no problem for a Thai aircraft just a 5 minute delay, for a minor scratch like this.

[Oxpilot]

And how could this happen ?

If they actually skidded, the Captain was taxiing too fast, or possibly the ramp was wet or slick with spilled oil or JP fuel. But the likely cause is an inexperienced captain not paying attention, either to the ground crew which should have been directing him, or to his surroundings. This actually is a fairly common occurrence where there are no marshallers. Capt Larry - 40 years as a pilot for major airlines and some crummy little ones in Thailand after I retired

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[dotpoom]

It was only 'slightly damaged' so no matter, only a small dent, can be bashed out later

Exactly...plenty of panel beaters about the place.

[chiman]

Duct Tape it

[Emster23]

No wonder they hit it if it was a "gangway"

Full Definition of GANGWAY

1

: passageway; especially : a temporary way of planks

2

a : either of the sides of the upper deck of a ship

b : the opening by which a ship is boarded

c : gangplank

[Tywais]

How on earth does an airliner approaching a gateway, moving about 2 miles an hour skid????

More attention needs to be paid to whoever writes these things to better clarify or stop writing absolute BS. Say what really happened ....... someone did make an error........ either the guy with the flags , guiding the plane in or the pilot or most probably both...... but NO ! ! ! lets don't loose face...... the plane barely moving.... skidded.... what a bunch of crapola....

Stopping 70 tons is not quite the same as stopping your car.

[Yann55]

It was only 'slightly damaged' so no matter, only a small dent, can be bashed out later

'Bashed out' by the Thai Bashing Brigade on TV forum ? I'm sure they'll have a great time, actually they're already having a great time.

[Gonzo the Face]

While creeping into the parking slot, the planes mus-zac probably was playing that old song [adopted by this airline of course] "when you're smiling, when you're smiling, the whole world ___________with you. ..... and if you had read this story line, the fill in the blank would probably be "Laffs der azz off " with you....