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Event Date: 8 May 2008 & 16 Feb. 2009

Feature Date: 7 March 2009

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"Do Not Chill"

FedEx Life With The ATR-42

On The First Scene

In Lubbock, Texas

A Cargo Nightmare Prize Contender

The Date: 27 January 2009

The Time: 4:37 a.m.

The Place: Lubbock, Texas

FedEx ATR-42 In Better Days

Here - FedEx ATR-42 Nears Frankfurt International Airport

AIRCRAFT DESIGNATION - ATR-42

AIRCRAFT DIMENSIONS

Wingspan: 24.57 m

Length: 22.67 m

Height: 7.59 m

Wing Area: 54.5 sq. m

Wingspan: 24.57 m

Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney Canada: PW127E (1,790kW) x 2

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): None

Military & Government Operators of ATR-42

Italy

Libya

 Nigeria

BASIC OPERATING DATA

Cruising speed: 556 km/h (300 knots, 346 mph)

Range: 1,611 km (870 nm, 1,000 mi)

Service ceiling: 7,600 m (24,900 ft)

Range at max pay load:

640 nm (ATR 42-300)

870 nm (ATR 42-500)

Maximum Take-Off Weight

16,700 kg (ATR 42-300/320)

18,600 kg (ATR 42-500)

DESIGN WEIGHTS

Maximum Take-Off Weight: 18,600 kg

The Prolog To Disaster -- On Approach To Lubbock, Texas
 

PROLOG >> FedEx successfully operates a fleet comprised of 15 different aircraft types from 6 manufacturers. Included is the ATR 42, a twin-turboprop, short-haul regional airliner built in France & Italy by ATR (Avions de Transport Régional or Aerei da Trasporto Regionale). The ircraft is used by FedEx as a feeder.

The ATR 42 is a reliable aircraft, but may not particularly like the cold.

American Eagle Flight 4184 crashed due to icing on 31 October 1994 in Roselawn, Indiana. The accident had a significant effect on procedures for dealing with ATR in-flight icing as well as U.S. airlines' utilization of ATR aircraft in specific geographical areas. After a period of mandatory grounding, American Eagle and Delta Connection permanently stopped using the plane on temperate routes. Since the Eagle incidents, ATR had improved the anti-ice boots, though ice-related incidents continued with the type, including a 2001 crash and a 2009 event where a smaller ATR-42 variant crashed during landing, in icy conditions. Despite this, ATRs are still used in European markets, including the colder regions of Germany.

There were no fatalities -- but FedEx has not had a good weather year with the ATR 42.

Michael S. McDaniel - Your Editor

FedEx ATR-42, Tail Number N904FX Ablaze

Editor Note:On 27 January 2009, an Empire Airlines ATR-42 cargo plane under contract from FedEx Express crashed on landing at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport at 04:37 CT. The plane, which had been traveling from Fort Worth Alliance Airport, landed short of the touchdown zone and skidded off the runway amid light freezing rain. There was a small fire on the plane and two crew members were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

This is the latest in a series of ice-related ATR incidents, including the crash of American Eagle Flight 4184 due to icing on 31 October 1994 which led to the removal of the type from passenger service in the northern half of the U.S.

Idaho-based Empire Airways ATR-42 Twin-Turboprop &emdash; Was Arriving From Fort Worth Alliance Airport

The ATR-42 Slid Off The Runway & Caught Fire

VIDEO OF THE ATR-42 CRASH

Both Crew Members Were Able To Walk Away

Conditions At The Time of The FedEx Plane Crash Were Described As "Freezing Mist"

Crew -- 52-year-old Portland, Ore., Man & A woman, 26 of Tacoma, Wash., Were taken To A Hospital But Released

The Result of Icing ?

PREVIOUS CRASH IN 1994 RESTRICTS USE IN COLD CLIMATES: American Eagle Flight 4184 crashed due to icing on 31 October 1994 in Roselawn, Indiana. The accident had a significant effect on procedures for dealing with ATR in-flight icing as well as U.S. airlines' utilization of ATR aircraft in specific geographical areas. After a period of mandatory grounding, American Eagle and Delta Connection permanently stopped using the plane on temperate routes. Since the Eagle incidents, ATR had improved the anti-ice boots, though ice-related incidents continued with the type, including a 2001 crash and a 2009 event where a smaller ATR-42 variant crashed during landing, in icy conditions. Despite this, ATRs are still used in European markets, including the colder regions of Germany.

It is true that "Ship Happens! ©" -- But Such Dire Consequences can almost always be prevented -- by either proper safety planning -- or hindsight.

Anti-Icing Measures For The ATR-42 - photo feature

The ATR-42 is equipped with two defences against ice. Anti-Ice, which as the name suggest is there to prevent the development of ice primarily by heating areas particularly susceptible to ice accretion. This is the first defence, the second being De-Icing, which as the name suggests involves the removal of ice one it has accumulated on the aircraft. De-icing is usually done through the use of inflatable rubber boots which expand thereby breaking the ice.

The ATR-42 Twin-Turboprop Operated Under Contract By Idaho-Based Empire Airways &emdash; Was Arriving From Fort Worth

As The ATR-42, Like Most Turboprop Aircraft, Flies At lower Levels Where Moisture & Temperatures Are ideal, Icing Is One of The Aircraft's Biggest Drawbacks.

 

"Do Not Chill"

FedEx Life With The ATR-42

8 May 2008, 9:37 p.m.

On The Second Scene

In Greensboro, North Carolina

 

The Cargo Letter - On 8 May 2008, a powerful storm system in the evening between 21:30 and 24:00 spawned an EF2 tornado with winds between 113 MPH and 157 mph. Several aircraft were damaged by the tornado. One FedEx ATR-42 parked at the Greensboro/High Point-Piedmont Triad International Airport, NC (GSO) was blown into a ditch, suffering damage to the wing & fuselage. Another was blown into a fence, coming to rest with the right wing touching the ground.

 Officials Scoured Through Wreckage When Daylight Arrived. They Found No Injuries Or Fatalities.

The Storm Made Its Way To Virginia & Maryland late 8 & early 9 May 2008,
Leaving Between 75 & 100 Homes In Northeastern Virginia Damaged, About 30 of Them Severely  

One FedEx ATR-42 Crashed Into A Fence. Another Twisted Into A Ditch.  

Another Day In The Life With The FedEx ATR-42

 


Shippers Must Have Quality Marine Cargo Insurance ........ Because......... "Ship Happens! ©"

To Repeat -- No Matter How Careful You Are -- Or Who You Hire ....... "Ship Happens! ©"

"Ship Happens! ©"


The Dedication of This Feature Is Simple: To The Air Crews of FedEx and thier families. These People Bring Our Cargo -- year after year in safety.


SPECIAL NOTE: The historic dangers of carriage by air & sae continue to be quite real. Shippers must be encouraged to purchase high quality marine cargo insurance from their freight forwarder or customs broker

It's very dangerous out there.


INDEX TO OUR "Do Not Chill" FEATURE

PAGE SPECIAL FEATURES:
ATR - Avions de Transport Régional or Aerei da Trasporto Regionale
Hull Losses of ATR-42 Aircraft - 21 losses to date

FedEx Contract Airlines

Colgan Air - Greensboro incident

Empire Airlines - Lubbock crash

Anti-Icing Measures For The ATR-42 - photo feature

The Crash of FedEx Flight 634, Dec. 2003 - animation


Our Daily Vessel Casualties - stay informed

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SPECIAL NOTE: The historic dangers of carriage by sea continue to be quite real. Shippers must be encouraged to purchase high quality marine cargo insurance from their freight forwarder or customs broker. 

It's very dangerous out there.

Thanks To Our Contributors For The "Do Not Chill" Feature

Our Contributor for this feature are:
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J.W. Hall

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