Screws Coming Loose on Jet Wing Mid-Air
Tsamouris, the Fastener Specialists©
In March 2023, a video surfaced on social media showing three screws visibly shaking on the left wing of a TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft during flight.
The video, which quickly went viral, raised serious questions about the maintenance and safety standards of the state-owned airline, which serves as the flag carrier of Angola. TAAG Angola Airlines, headquartered in Luanda, operates domestic flights within Angola, as well as medium-haul services in Africa and long-haul routes to Brazil, Cuba, and Portugal.
The incident highlighted the critical importance of proper maintenance and regular inspections of aircraft, particularly in areas that are subject to high stress and vibration, such as the wings. Loose or missing fasteners can potentially lead to structural issues, compromising the safety of passengers and crew.
In March 2023, a video surfaced on social media showing three screws visibly shaking on the left wing of a TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft during flight.
The video, which quickly went viral, raised serious questions about the maintenance and safety standards of the state-owned airline, which serves as the flag carrier of Angola. TAAG Angola Airlines, headquartered in Luanda, operates domestic flights within Angola, as well as medium-haul services in Africa and long-haul routes to Brazil, Cuba, and Portugal.
The incident highlighted the critical importance of proper maintenance and regular inspections of aircraft, particularly in areas that are subject to high stress and vibration, such as the wings. Loose or missing fasteners can potentially lead to structural issues, compromising the safety of passengers and crew.
Screws Coming Loose on Jet Wing Mid-Air
Tsamouris, the Fastener Specialists©
In March 2023, a video surfaced on social media showing three screws visibly shaking on the left wing of a TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft during flight.
The video, which quickly went viral, raised serious questions about the maintenance and safety standards of the state-owned airline, which serves as the flag carrier of Angola. TAAG Angola Airlines, headquartered in Luanda, operates domestic flights within Angola, as well as medium-haul services in Africa and long-haul routes to Brazil, Cuba, and Portugal.
The incident highlighted the critical importance of proper maintenance and regular inspections of aircraft, particularly in areas that are subject to high stress and vibration, such as the wings. Loose or missing fasteners can potentially lead to structural issues, compromising the safety of passengers and crew.
In March 2023, a video surfaced on social media showing three screws visibly shaking on the left wing of a TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft during flight.
The video, which quickly went viral, raised serious questions about the maintenance and safety standards of the state-owned airline, which serves as the flag carrier of Angola. TAAG Angola Airlines, headquartered in Luanda, operates domestic flights within Angola, as well as medium-haul services in Africa and long-haul routes to Brazil, Cuba, and Portugal.
The incident highlighted the critical importance of proper maintenance and regular inspections of aircraft, particularly in areas that are subject to high stress and vibration, such as the wings. Loose or missing fasteners can potentially lead to structural issues, compromising the safety of passengers and crew.
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