Posted on 11/22/2010 5:15:57 PM PST by tcrlaf
Nothing more yet, just announced by Shep....
For some reason I thought he was doing one of those look backs into history on this date in the past. If not then prayers up for all aboard!
Looks like it’s SNOWING at Sea-Tac.
Flight identified as a China Airlines 747 off of runway 34L.
From Airliners:
China Airlines 747 on Runway 34L. Emergency crews have responded. It is at the north end of the airport.
Airport is still open. Current weather is not very good at all. Strong winds of 17mph gusting to 25 with ice on the ground and current snow. Some airports handle winter weather well, but SEA is not the best prepared since it gets little snow. Current delays are over 1hr on arrival and it is getting worse.
METAR text: KSEA 230053Z 33015G22KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR BKN010 BKN016 OVC028 M03/M05 A2955 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 1 3/4 SLP015 P0002 T10331050 $
Conditions at: KSEA (SEATTLE/METRO, WA, US) observed 0053 UTC 23 November 2010
Temperature: -3.3°C (26°F)
Dewpoint: -5.0°C (23°F) [RH = 88%]
Pressure (altimeter): 29.55 inches Hg (1000.8 mb)
[Sea-level pressure: 1001.5 mb]
Winds: from the NNW (330 degrees) at 17 MPH (15 knots; 7.8 m/s)
gusting to 25 MPH (22 knots; 11.4 m/s)
Visibility: 1.25 miles (2.01 km)
Ceiling: 1000 feet AGL
Clouds: broken clouds at 1000 feet AGL
broken clouds at 1600 feet AGL
overcast cloud deck at 2800 feet AGL
Ruh roh! Been snowing here all day (not much, a couple of inches), but around here, that’s a lot. Nothing on local TeeVee yet...
A plane has reportedly skidded off the runway at Sea-Tac Airport this afternoon.
The unconfirmed information comes from emergency dispatch scanners.
The plane reportedly suffered no damage.
There are no reports of injuries.
KING 5 News is working to confirm the information.
Bristol Palin’s fault.
It’s dumping sleet and snow here just across from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The wife’s cooking up some chili and cornbread. Maybe hot cocoa later?
Hope the folks at SEATAC are OK.
shemp is an ahole.
Blurb on TV - no injuries aboard China Air 747 landing from JFK NY. No incoming flights, runways closed due to ice.
Ok, since there are no injuries, let the Airplane! references commence:
“Flight 2-0-9 now arriving at Gate 8.....Gate 9.....Gate 10....”
FAA is confirming it as a 737.
I sure hope that’s true!
Updated: 5:06 pm PST November 22, 2010
SEATAC, Wash. — A plane has slid off a runway at Sea-Tac Airport, according to the FAA.
Dynasty Flight 5321, a Boeing 747, slid off runway 34L at 4:34 p.m., said Mike Fergus of the FAA.
Fergus said he didn’t know whether anyone was hurt, whether the plane was damaged or how the incident is affecting air traffic at the airport.
http://www.kirotv.com/news/25884524/detail.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Are the police chasing it? Why else would Shep be covering it?
Is it early for snow in your neck of the woods or is this about par for the course?
I don’t know the weather conditions at Sea-Tac. I am 3 hours to the west and we presently have about 3’ of that white global warming stuff on my roof. This could easily be weather related.
Early. This is a “mega La Nina” winter—we’re going to set records for cold and snow. This is already the coldest November since 1955.
-PJ
No seating available to SEA-TAC at this time.....all seats are booked by Lawyers.
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