Plane has rough landing at airport

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
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A small airplane on a sales demonstration tour in Northeast Georgia had a small mishap Monday when it landed on its belly at Barrow County Airport.

The 30-foot Evolution Turbine was built from a kit manufactured by Lancair International Inc. of Redmond, Ore. At the controls was a company pilot who apparently landed the plane with the landing gear up.

The aircraft skidded, but the pilot was not injured and damage to the plane consisted of “minor composite damage to the rudder and tail cone only,” according to the company’s website.
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#1 Will Burr on 06/24/09 at 01:11 PM [Reply]
That's all this "airport" is good for: a playground for fake companies and their playtoys. Close it -- and lock it!
#1.1 Anonymous on 06/25/09 at 10:03 AM [Reply]
Yes, let's close everything that "will burr" doesn't use. He clearly understands all.
#1.2 Andrew Benson on 06/27/09 at 09:27 PM [Reply]
Will is right. Those danged flying contraptions. We could put one sweet trailer park right there. Or maybe anoter bar. Hey Will, you probably have'nt been in the hospital lately, maybe we should shut it down too? Just because it does'nt benefit you does'nt mean it should'nt be there. Come on...
#2 Curtis on 06/26/09 at 01:24 AM [Reply]
The only facility in Barrow county worth mentioning is the airport. Of course the name on the airport (Barrow County) seems to be the only negative. Everyone knows Barrow is a dung heap......but they at least have a good airport that may enhance the county, if that's possible. Will Burr, crawl back in to your cave and we'll call on you if we need something stupid served up. Go filter your DNA or play your banjo.
#2.1 Will Burr on 06/26/09 at 11:56 AM [Reply]
It takes [no] guts to refer to DNA and banjo-playing behind the safe anonymity of a computer. Curtis, you are a coward. You wouldn't dare to DELIVER your comments face to face. And, your personal ad hominem argument doesn't address the [lack of] substance. But, we'll pass your lack of ability to form cogent thought and focus merely on your lack of courage. Hope one day the Wizard gives you a medal to compensate for all your shortcomings.

Keep typing!
#2.1.1 C. M. Thornton, III on 06/26/09 at 03:07 PM [Reply]
I agree with the bravado and apparent lack of courage that comes from the anonymity of typing behind a computer. I'm equally sure you wouldn't dare to stand and DELIVER your comments and opinions on county workers face to face at the next commissioners meeting.
#2.1.1.1 Terry Malone on 06/26/09 at 04:25 PM [Reply]
Every heard of freedom of speech? It's a right to express opinions. Why would I possibly be AFRAID to express opinions in the presence of those affected? Are you implying that physical safety might be threatened? Are you implying that a mindless mob might scream, thus shouting down a contrary opinion?

Are you suggesting that note might be taken of someone who doesn't think much of the service provided, thus getting placed on a List of who won't get "served" next time?

Yeah, those county workers are a calm and civilized bunch once their spigot gets twisted a bit. More like angry orangutans than calm rational human beings.
#3 C. M. Thornton, III on 06/26/09 at 11:38 AM [Reply]
I agree with Curtis that the Airport is a valuable asset to Barrow County. I also believe that the Airport Authority made a serious error when they changed the name from Northeast Georgia Regional Airport to the Barrow County Airport. Its a mistake to turn our backs on the revenue that can be generated by having a good, modern airport.
#3.1 Sam on 06/30/09 at 05:53 PM [Reply]
Yes,see how the other bunch wanted to expand !!!

http://www.uga.edu/nbaf/pdf/Letters/Barrow.pdf
#3.1.1 C.M. Thornton, III on 07/01/09 at 12:06 AM [Reply]
I fail to see your point. I think expanding the airport to meet those spedifications is a great idea and would be a boost to the economy. If your afraid of the NBAF facility, some great education reading can be found here:

http://www.dhs.gov/xres/labs/editorial_0762.shtm
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