The Boeing 747-200 that Rolls Royce is using as an engine test-bed was involved in a little accident today at Boeing Field in Seattle, WA. The aircraft, N787RR, is currently testing the Trent 1000 engine which is one of two options that will power the Boeing 787. According to the preliminary FAA report, the 747 struck a taxiway directional sign with an egine cowling while taxiing and damaged the cowling. No report if it was the Trent 1000 engine that was damaged, but judging by the picture, it's obviously the closest thing to the ground hanging off the wings (hint, it's the big one). As if the 787 program didn't have enough problems right now.
Photo: Charles Conklin, care of Airliners.net
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
787 engine test-bed aircraft strikes taxiway sign at Boeing Field
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You just have to watch out for those destination signs kind of like curbs.
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