Bad Landing Ryanair FR448 DUB-LPL 3rd Feb - Possibly Injured

vivatifosi

I was on a plane that landed heavy once and if you had a good case you should be quoting way more evidence than you are. In my case most of the luggage lockers sprung and some emptied their contents on the passengers and all of the masks fell down. The aisles were full of bags, coats, toys and all kinds of stuff. In addition (our plane landed in the States), government officials were all over the plane before we even got off and they shut the airport immediately after and as a result of our (weather based) bad landing. Now, if you have a case like that, fair enough, but if it was just a little bit heavy, probably not.

Incidentally, I was once lucky enough to fly Concorde, that had the jerkiest and scariest landing of all flights. She pulled up really quickly and that apparently was normal!

alicefaethepalace

Lots of website info available on Ryanair landings - here is one example http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1343517.ece We were in Florence recently and just as the pilot was about the land the plane, he shot into the air again. We were really worried - he seemed to fly around for ages before attempting another landing. He apologised, said he was coming in too fast and was caught in a cross-wind - how's that for honesty! It was a scary moment.

I'd say it does no harm to complain - you don't need to know how to fly a plane to know a good/bad landing - especially if you've flown before. I don't lay eggs, but I know a bad one when I smell it. If you don't complain you'll might always wish you had. Even if there is no recompense (which there probably won't be) at least you'll have raised awareness.

Go to the docs and get it noted and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

photome

vivatifosi wrote: »

I was on a plane that landed heavy once and if you had a good case you should be quoting way more evidence than you are. In my case most of the luggage lockers sprung and some emptied their contents on the passengers and all of the masks fell down. The aisles were full of bags, coats, toys and all kinds of stuff. In addition (our plane landed in the States), government officials were all over the plane before we even got off and they shut the airport immediately after and as a result of our (weather based) bad landing. Now, if you have a case like that, fair enough, but if it was just a little bit heavy, probably not.

Incidentally, I was once lucky enough to fly Concorde, that had the jerkiest and scariest landing of all flights. She pulled up really quickly and that apparently was normal!

Me to, air lanka into Sri Lanka, all the luggage compartments popped open was a bit scary, but no injuries reported.

Guess it wouldnt hurt the OP to ask ryanir if the landing was within tolerances.

Pollycat

I think the last 3 posters make valid points about bad landings and the effects within the cabin.

I hope the OP comes back and tells us how things go.

rawy

Hi.

After a day thinking about what happened, reading comments on here & reading other fourms about Ryanair Landings with 737-800s I will just be sending a letter to Ryanair to say how uncomfortable the landing was.

The lockers didn't open & I now understand that ryanair don't tend to use reverse thrust on slow down, they use brakes more on the 737-800. And that particular model of plane is well known in avaiation circles for firm landings.

Thanks for your comments guys!

Rawy

alicefaethepalace

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is make a decision - eureka Rawy - you did it - don't say we're not good to you! xx

Pollycat

Rawy
thanks for letting us know.
I hope your back gets better soon.

moneypooh

vivatifosi wrote: »

Incidentally, I was once lucky enough to fly Concorde, that had the jerkiest and scariest landing of all flights. She pulled up really quickly and that apparently was normal!

IIRC - Cabin crew advised no cameras were used on landing as she did stop pretty quick (didn't want your face bashed), the only time a lap belt came in handy...

GH

rawy wrote: »

Hi.



The lockers didn't open & I now understand that ryanair don't tend to use reverse thrust on slow down, they use brakes more on the 737-800. And that particular model of plane is well known in avaiation circles for firm landings.

100% wrong. They use reverse thrust on ALL landings.

getmeoutofhere

bert&ernie wrote: »

The OP is perfectly entitled to comment on how good or bad they perceived the landing to be. I'm glad you have such faith in the flight crew - I imagine that such faith is somewhat de rigeur for cabin crew.

I'm also glad that you were not injured in your 11 year career. However, this does not mean that it is impossible for a passenger to receive an injury during landing.

Might I ask why you are so certain that the OP will not get anywhere with this - is it simply a result of your own faith and good fortune?

I agree with your comment regarding the OP's entitlement to comment.

Sadly this forum is not what it used to be, as there seems to be far too many people diving in at the first opportunity to pull someone down who is genuinely sharing an experience and asking for advice.