FOD News

  • Jet called back to Dulles after takeoff

    Jet called back to Dulles after takeoff

    The Washington Post - May 9 2010
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    A jetliner bound for Belgium returned safely to Dulles International Airport after blowing a tire on takeoff Saturday evening, authorities said. Damaged runway pavement might have contributed to the blowout, an airport spokesman said.
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  • Cleanup at LAX Runway Turns into Treasure Hunt of Sorts

    Cleanup at LAX Runway Turns into Treasure Hunt of Sorts

    Los Angeles Times - April 28 2010
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    A plane lands at LAX as airport workers pick up debris to clear the runway... Bolts and pieces of metal were among the items picked up along the runway. LAX officials say foreign object debris is a major problem because it can result in costly damage to aircraft and support vehicles, delays in flights schedules and injuries to airport personnel.
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  • Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Flight Delayed After Wheel Problems

    Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Flight Delayed After Wheel Problems

    The Greenville News - October 26 2009
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    Federal aviation authorities said Sunday they are investigating a United Express flight that had tire trouble while taxiing to the runway at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport...The deflation was attributed to “foreign object debris,” which could include a bag tag or a fork from a catering business...
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  • O’Hare Airport Hit for Safety Violations in FAA Report

    O’Hare Airport Hit for Safety Violations in FAA Report

    Chicago Tribune - September 24 2009
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    The safety breaches, uncovered by the Federal Aviation Administration during routine inspections last month at O’Hare, range from debris on runways... An object as small as a stone on a runway can pose a danger to flight by being ingested into aircraft jet turbines or piercing a fuel tank and sparking an explosion and fire. Yet FAA inspectors found rocks, garbage and wood survey stakes used during construction on runways and taxiways at O’Hare.
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  • Scrap Attack

    Scrap Attack

    New York Post - March 13 2009
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    Runway debris sucked into engine of American Airline jet that became crippled after takeoff from La Guardia
  • Fighting the War on Terror One Rock at a Time

    Fighting the War on Terror One Rock at a Time

    U.S. Air Force, Print News Today, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs - November 14 2008
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    "..If that rock makes it to that jet engine there goes a million dollars, there is the possibility of people dying or of aircraft not being able to perform their mission.'"..."We have a lot of aircraft that are very susceptible to FOD; many with engines close to the ground or that have high-intake velocities. It's critical to keep the taxiways clean."
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