Khon Kaen airport reopens

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Khon Kaen airport reopens

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Anyone know what the word "slipped" means in Thai? :shock:
The painted white line in front of the guy in red is where the nose wheel of the aircraft should be! Some "slip"!
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http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transpo ... rt-reopens

An Airbus 330-300 operated by Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) slipped off the taxiway while preparing for takeoff at Khon Kaen airport Monday night, halting all airport operations. No one was hurt...
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Having flown that route many many times there is no such thing as a taxiway at KK airport. The aircraft is pushed out from it's stand onto the apron and then the aircraft taxi's up the runway, turns,lines up and powers up for takeoff. My own theory is that the pilot was in a bit of a rush and turned the plane too quickly and ended up in the dirt.
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Re: Khon Kaen airport reopens

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^^^^^^ Yes, that is correct. But the single runway has extended turning side aprons at both ends. The nosewheel guide line is clearly marked, but I don`t believe it has center lights, just edge lighting.
Maybe the pilot should be sent to an "inactive post" for his sins!
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