Update to Qantas 747 Rapid Decompression Event on 25 July 2008
Dr. Todd Curtis reviews information from provided by Australian investigators that points to a aircraft systems failure as a possible cause of the explosive decompression event. Also in the podcast, fear of flying expert Capt. Tom Bunn discusses the media's response to this incident.
To hear this podcast, please visit
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show58-qantas2.mp3
For the previous podcast and links to related information, visit
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm
For Other AirSafe.com podcasts, visit
http://podcast.airsafe.org
Secrets of AirSafe.com: Key Technology Trends and How They Are Used
In this fifth episode of the special series Secrets of AirSafe.com, AirSafe.com creator Dr. Todd Curtis discusses key online technological innovations, including search engines, blogs, and subscription services, that have influenced how AirSafe.com changed over time to accommodate the needs of the audience.
You can hear the podcast at
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show57_secrets5.mp3
The transcript of this podcast is available at
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show57.htm
Information about the special series is available at
http://secrets.airsafe.org
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26 July 2008
In-Flight Emergency Involving a Qantas
747-400 Near Manila on 25 July 2008
On 25 July 2008, A Qantas airlines 747-400, with 346 passengers and 19 crew members on board, had an explosive decompression event over the South China Sea about 200 miles from Manila. The crew descended about 20,000 feet and successfully diverted to Manila. None of the passengers or crew were injured. A portion of the fuselage just forward of the wing root was found missing after the aircraft landed.
For information about other significant Qantas safety events, visit
http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/qantas.htm
For audio and video podcasts about this event, visit
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm
You can also use the links below:
Audio: MP3
Video: WMV | iPod/MP4 | YouTube | Google Video
The transcript of this podcast is available at
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm
For Other AirSafe.com podcasts, visit
http://podcast.airsafe.org
For information about other significant Qantas safety events, visit
http://www.airsafe.com/events/airlines/qantas.htm
For audio and video podcasts about this event, visit
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm
You can also use the links below:
Audio: MP3
Video: WMV | iPod/MP4 | YouTube | Google Video
The transcript of this podcast is available at
http://www.airsafe.com/podcasts/show56.htm
For Other AirSafe.com podcasts, visit
http://podcast.airsafe.org
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