AA finds new way to lose an MD80

[drron]

http://www.pprune.org/engineers-technicians/493993-aa-md83-mx-loss.html

3 months old but I couldn't find it reported here.A good picture of the damage.

 

[harvyk]

Yes, I like the part where the tailstand has the words 737 wing on it... me thinks inappropriate equipment being used? (unless a LAME can say otherwise)

 

[markis10]

Yes, I like the part where the tailstand has the words 737 wing on it... me thinks inappropriate equipment being used? (unless a LAME can say otherwise)

The support is a backup in case other procedures are not followed, which in this case appears not to have happened, specifically ballast needs to be placed forward of the c of g.

 

[codash1099]

Ah well, there's lots more where that came from