DISAPPEARING Engine! The Incredible story of Nationwide 723
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The text provides a recipe for classic spaghetti carbonara and details a real-life incident of engine failure during takeoff on a Nationwide Airlines flight, showcasing the crew's heroic efforts in successfully managing the emergency landing despite maintenance issues and limited experience.
Insights
- Crew of Nationwide Flight 723 successfully managed engine failure during takeoff, executing emergency procedures and landing safely back at Cape Town International Airport despite maintenance issues within the airline, showcasing their professionalism and airmanship.
- Captain Trevor Arnold, with extensive experience, and First Officer Daniel Perry, despite being relatively new, effectively handled the emergency, highlighting the importance of training and teamwork in aviation incidents, leading to a successful outcome for the crew and passengers.
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Recent questions
What happened during Nationwide Flight 723?
Engine separation during takeoff, emergency landing back in Cape Town.
Who were the crew members on Nationwide Flight 723?
Captain Trevor Arnold and First Officer Daniel Perry.
What led to the engine failure during takeoff?
Engine separation due to bolt fracture.
Why was Nationwide Airlines grounded and liquidated?
Maintenance issues within the airline's maintenance organization.
What recognition did the crew members receive after the incident?
Captain Arnold received the Polaris Award for airmanship.
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Summary
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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
- Recipe for classic spaghetti carbonara
- Ingredients: spaghetti, eggs, pecorino cheese, guanciale, black pepper
- Boil spaghetti until al dente
- Cook guanciale until crispy
- Whisk eggs with cheese and pepper
- Toss cooked spaghetti with guanciale
- Add egg mixture and stir until creamy
- Serve immediately, garnish with extra cheese and pepper
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Nationwide Flight 723: Engine Failure Emergency Landing
- Multi-engine pilots trained for engine failure during takeoff roll
- Crew met at Cape Town International Airport on November 7th, 2007
- Crew consisted of four cabin crew and two pilots
- Captain Trevor Arnold, experienced with 13,860 total hours and 3,300 on Boeing 737-200
- First Officer Daniel Perry, new with 1,000 total hours and 278 on the type
- Nationwide Airlines operated 11 Boeing 737-200s
- Maintenance issues in Nationwide's in-house maintenance organization
- Crew briefed, prepared aircraft for departure from Runway 01
- First Officer Perry was pilot flying for the flight to Johannesburg
- Engine failure occurred during takeoff due to bolt fracture
- Engine mounts designed to release engines in case of strong force
- FAA issued airworthiness directive for engine mount inspections
- Nationwide Flight 723 experienced engine separation during takeoff
- Crew managed to keep aircraft flying after engine separation
- Crew declared mayday, prepared for emergency landing back in Cape Town
- Crew completed emergency checklists, balanced fuel despite fuel leak
- Crew successfully landed back at Cape Town International Airport
- Crew received applause from passengers after safe landing
- Investigation revealed maintenance issues in Nationwide Airlines
- Nationwide Airlines grounded and later liquidated due to maintenance concerns
- Captain Arnold received Polaris Award for airmanship
- First Officer Perry handled emergency well despite limited experience
- Cockpit voice recorder overwritten, information from interviews
- Special thanks to Mark D Young for detailed article on the accident.
