You know you are having a bad day when....OOPS!

[Donald]

Detail InformationUser Name: Nyhuus, James
Date: 2008/04/07
Further Action Required: Yes
O.P.I.: International Aviation
Narrative: A mechanic on board a Northwest Airlines Inc flight NWA1501 a McDonneld Douglas DC was at the gate in Toronto (CYYZ) and, pushed a wrong button which caused the tail cone of the aircraft to fall off, and deploy the emergency parachute.

[Rudy]

Ok, that one made me actually laugh out loud.

[unknowingly upsidedown]

At least they know it works

[CAL]

I had no idea.....does it work in flight?:)

[viccoastdog]

Are these parachutes used for the recovery of a T-tailed plane in a deep stall?

[niko]

They are parking this one for sure.

[ehbuddy]

Perhaps it was the Emergency Slide that was deployed.

[J31]

Perhaps it was the Emergency Slide that was deployed.

I believe you could be right…..I think they are referring to the rear emergency escape slide! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLFJcA3Hlgo&NR=1