A train carrying parts manufactured by Wichitas Spirt Aerosystems en route to Boeings final assembly plant in Renton, has derailed in Montana. The train was carrying six 737 fuselages, fuselage panels and a lower lobe for the 777, and a leading edge flight surface for the 747. Three of the cars carrying 737 fuselages slid down a steep embankment and came to rest in the Clark Fork River. One fuselage looks to be lying destroyed beside the rail. Its still not known how this accident will affect production lines at Boeing Renton factory. Read more: online.wsj/articles/boeing-assessing-damage-to-aircraft-components-after-train-accident-1404584812 aviationweek/commercial-aviation/boeing-737-production-disruption-likely-after-train-derailment Pictures: king5/news/Train-derails-with-aircraft-parts-265866171.html
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:40:38 +0000
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