It began with National Airlines used to operate scheduled charter passenger flights from In May 2011, National leased a Boeing 757-200 in an all-passenger configuration, and began operating the aircraft in an on-demand charter basis from Dubai. National Airlines (est. We have lost old friends.When ANY aircraft crashes we in the aviation industry suffer a severe loss.

National Air Cargo Boeing 747-400 crashed and erupted into flames on impact. With our full cooperation, an investigation by appropriate authorities is under way, and we encourage everyone to join us in respecting that process and allowing it to take its appropriate course.Here are some facts regarding the aircraft and its movements prior to the accident:April 29 A National Air Cargo 747-400 freighter, N949CA, crashed at around 3pm Monday, following take-off from the US air base in Bagram, Afghanistan. The crash site was near the end of the only runway (11,849 ft long runway 03) within the perimeter of the Bagram airfield. Flying through one close to the ground, you encounter up and downdrafts, and head and tail wind, depending on which part of the microburst you are in. Many of us come across each other regularly. So, in a microburst, there is a downdraft in the middle, with a ring updraft all around the center of the downdraft. i saw the same thing as well…As was stated, I witnessed the same thing. The thought of this makes me only pray it does not happen again. I feel for their families and friends. God Bless their families as they move through this terrible time.RIP to all who died. So sorry for this horrible day.Very sorry to hear this. All seven crew members died, following a severe fire which broke out when the aircraft, flight NCR102, hit the ground. We in the aviation community are unique in what we do. Afghan authorities have denied enemy involvement.The aircraft was said to be carrying military equipment bound for Dubai.The National Airlines Family Information Call Center has been activated to support any family members requiring information – the number isThe website LiveLeak claims to have footage, filmed from a bus. At 1200 ft off the ground, there would have been little time for the aircraft to recover.so far, descriptions indicate a CG (center of gravity) problem –once out of ground effect, the aircraft pitches up–a common scenarioWe’d like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the crew and the staff at National, for this terrible accident.It sure sounds to me like the cargo shifted aft at rotation causing the pitch up and stall and crash.I flew half way around the world with these guys. There are many great employees and families at National who will rally together to help the healing.Lost a relative in this crash. I’ve just lost a lot of friends and colleagues in that crash. One of the Captains was a very close friend.Please say a prayer for their families and loved ones they left behind.is that you Tom? They will be greatly missed.The aviation community is very small in the big scheme of things. We share the grief with the families of Crew and extend our heart felt condolences.My thoughts are with all of my former co-workers and families. National Air Cargo, also operating as National Airlines, is an American airline based in Orlando, Florida. The link is My thoughts and prayers are with my friends and former co-workers at this time. The FAA fined National Air Cargo $77,000 for failing to properly load heavy military equipment into a 747 freighter that crashed after takeoff from Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties.

Unlike any other job, accidents in our field although not as common are always worse. We would prefer not to speculate on the site but will let you know any details when they emerge. Best we can hope for now is that we will learn what happened, and it may save someone else from the same fate.My prayers go out to the families and friends of the crewmembers lost today. Lost a friend years ago flying a small Beech-18 with newspapers in it.

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