Here is a front shot of the Saab 340 that we flew to Abilene, TX for heavy maintenance. A baggage cart owned by United Airlines was blown by gale force winds at DFW a few days ago into the underside of the right wing of this aircraft. It bent the flap hinges and left a scrape on the bottom side of the wing. After considering all of the options, the captain, mechanics, and I decided that it was safe to fly from Dallas to Abilene. Because of the damage, this was only a ferry flight under the provisions of a ferry permit from the FAA. No passengers were on board, and it was only the captain, myself, and a mechanic who were on the airplane. We went slow the whole way, and had to figure the numbers for a no-flap landing, which the captain executed perfectly. Great job to all involved, and I'm looking forward to the magic that the world-class mechanics in Abilene will work on this bird.
The captain considering the options
Discussing procedures
Gaggle of mechanics seeing the airplane for the first time in Abilene
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