webfact Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Coins thrown into plane engine by elderly passenger for 'luck' A superstitious elderly passenger delayed a flight in Shanghai after throwing coins at the engine for good luck, a Chinese airline has confirmed. The 80-year-old woman threw her change at the China Southern Airlines flight as she crossed the tarmac to board. She told police she launched the coins as she "prayed for safety" on Tuesday. Of the nine coins launched, only one hit its intended target - but this was enough to force the evacuation of 150 passengers for several hours. Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40421811 -- © Copyright BBC 2017-06-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I would have thought it unnecessary to explain that a planes engine is not a wishing well, but apparently gross stupidity is alive and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maewang99 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) 44 minutes ago, darksidedog said: I would have thought it unnecessary to explain that a planes engine is not a wishing well, but apparently gross stupidity is alive and well. I have no idea where you live... but I envy you. that is not what I experience everyday.... this level of ignorance is quite normal. I would bet that if more everyday folks had access to the airplanes to do this.... there would be plenty of coin tossers even after stories like this one.. in fact, more likely..... more of these just because of the story .... not to get publicity... oh my gosh.....but because they say "hey! that sounds like a good idea"...... and as to whatever else they are told, such as how a jet engine works.... is just some gobbledook put out by "intellectuals" or just more of the same old "nonsense" they hear and see everyday... ....but the coin tossing sounds like a good idea. and fun. Edited June 28, 2017 by maewang99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC1 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Good job she didn't do it at 35,000 ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 56 minutes ago, darksidedog said: I would have thought it unnecessary to explain that a planes engine is not a wishing well, but apparently gross stupidity is alive and well. Remember, this is the new traveling demographic that has mandated airlines revise their whole pre-flight safety briefing to specifically advise against opening the oxygen mask compartment doors and even the emergency exits. Last week, I flew Vietnam Airlines out of Bangkok for the first time in about 8 months and as an emergency exit row seat occupant, I was advised by a rather serious looking flight attendant that under no circumstances was I to try and open the door at all. Ever. This was never mentioned in the previous years flying them 3 or 4 times a year. I guess their increased Chinese passenger load has dictated this. AirAsia famously captioned their entry into LC flying as "Now everyone can fly" to which I quickly added, "...but I wish half this lot had stuck to the bus instead." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, NanLaew said: Remember, this is the new traveling demographic that has mandated airlines revise their whole pre-flight safety briefing to specifically advise against opening the oxygen mask compartment doors and even the emergency exits. Last week, I flew Vietnam Airlines out of Bangkok for the first time in about 8 months and as an emergency exit row seat occupant, I was advised by a rather serious looking flight attendant that under no circumstances was I to try and open the door at all. Ever. This was never mentioned in the previous years flying them 3 or 4 times a year. I guess their increased Chinese passenger load has dictated this. AirAsia famously captioned their entry into LC flying as "Now everyone can fly" to which I quickly added, "...but I wish half this lot had stuck to the bus instead." I made quite a few internal flight in China between 2005 2007, I recall phones ringing during take off, people calling other people during take off, people sitting in what seat they liked and having to get a hostess to turf them out, ridiculous amounts of hand luggage . A panel covering the airvents and lights fell off during a flight and the "Taped" it back up. Scrum down and pushing in on boarding and check in, all in all a nightmare. To this day I try to avoid flying in Asia during CNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 A slur has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I haven't seen any report of the plane crashing after the delay. So it is fair to say that the old lady's wishes have worked. Who knows what misfortunate the flight would have had otherwise. We'll soon see some locals throwing amulets in the engine for good luck :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Another slur has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Dave67 said: I made quite a few internal flight in China between 2005 2007, I recall phones ringing during take off, people calling other people during take off, people sitting in what seat they liked and having to get a hostess to turf them out, ridiculous amounts of hand luggage . A panel covering the airvents and lights fell off during a flight and the "Taped" it back up. Scrum down and pushing in on boarding and check in, all in all a nightmare. To this day I try to avoid flying in Asia during CNY. Ignorance is everywhere, some ladies talking, one shares that her son was a soldier in the Vietnam war, her friend says 'did he get a week-end in Paris'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 They do that if it's a Ford Engine normally.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabear Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Dave67 said: I made quite a few internal flight in China between 2005 2007, I recall phones ringing during take off, people calling other people during take off, people sitting in what seat they liked and having to get a hostess to turf them out, ridiculous amounts of hand luggage . A panel covering the airvents and lights fell off during a flight and the "Taped" it back up. Scrum down and pushing in on boarding and check in, all in all a nightmare. To this day I try to avoid flying in Asia during CNY. Chinese and Filipinos seem to have absolutely no concept of what acceptable cabin baggage is. I took the attached photo at Utapao last year, and i kid you not...this was one Chinese womans carry on baggage, 9 bags!!!!!! What is just as mystifying is why do the airline staff allow it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Just knew this was a Chinese person before reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtmartens Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, LennyW said: Chinese and Filipinos seem to have absolutely no concept of what acceptable cabin baggage is. I took the attached photo at Utapao last year, and i kid you not...this was one Chinese womans carry on baggage, 9 bags!!!!!! What is just as mystifying is why do the airline staff allow it!! She certainly loves her duty free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 U can't help stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmypassword Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 She should have thrown those coins at the pilots. They don't earn so much working for these discount airlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrabbit Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 6 hours ago, webfact said: Of the nine coins launched, only one hit its intended target - but this was enough to force the evacuation of 150 passengers for several hours. I know from gas turbines that if there's any doubt about fod the machine is not started until there has been a borescope inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Dave67 said: I made quite a few internal flight in China between 2005 2007, I recall phones ringing during take off, people calling other people during take off, people sitting in what seat they liked and having to get a hostess to turf them out, ridiculous amounts of hand luggage . A panel covering the airvents and lights fell off during a flight and the "Taped" it back up. Scrum down and pushing in on boarding and check in, all in all a nightmare. To this day I try to avoid flying in Asia during CNY. Luxury! When I flew CAAC (China's only civil airline back in the early 80's) domestically, there were boarding passes that just had consecutive numbers. When you got a number bigger than 100 for the An-24, it came with a steel frame, folding chair that the last 25 passengers carried onboard and placed one behind the other in the aisle, making 5 abreast, no-aisle seating. Totally safe as they ran a chain the length of the aisle that ran over the bottom crossbar of the folding chairs and was padlocked to the first and last rows of regular seats. No in flight service of course. Edited June 28, 2017 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 4 hours ago, LennyW said: Chinese and Filipinos seem to have absolutely no concept of what acceptable cabin baggage is. I took the attached photo at Utapao last year, and i kid you not...this was one Chinese womans carry on baggage, 9 bags!!!!!! What is just as mystifying is why do the airline staff allow it!! Yes that is a little off the chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon Kaen Dave Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 10 hours ago, DMC1 said: Good job she didn't do it at 35,000 ft Well thought out, just how the hell would she have got out on the wing at 35,000 feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 47 minutes ago, Khon Kaen Dave said: Well thought out, just how the hell would she have got out on the wing at 35,000 feet? Don't be silly, she would have just rolled the window down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon Kaen Dave Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 11 minutes ago, Scott said: Don't be silly, she would have just rolled the window down! Of course, silly me. sorry to have questioned your authority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobredin Ghusputin Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I always throw salt over my shoulder on Chinese flights. The delay is only 20 hours until cabin crew pick up every grain using chopsticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Praying for safety while sabotaging the plane. Perhaps that was the answer she got to her prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 8 hours ago, scorecard said: Ignorance is everywhere, some ladies talking, one shares that her son was a soldier in the Vietnam war, her friend says 'did he get a week-end in Paris'? No, some of the girls did though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Why was she saying "all of you losers" under her breath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I always touch the outside of the plane with my hand before I enter , call me superstitious., it worked so far. Anyway a small coin will not do a lot of damage to a big engine . But a big bird will . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC1 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Well thought out, just how the hell would she have got out on the wing at 35,000 feet?Sarcasm David...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Maybe she should be made to swallow those coins to REALLY bring her good luck. Stupid idiot (as opposed to a regular idiot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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