Parking structure EPIC Fail...
04-12-2009, 03:39 AM
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Parking structure EPIC Fail...
Autoblog reader Mel spotted this scene just around the corner from the Jacob Javits Center where the 2009 New York Auto Show is being held. The multi-level steel parking structure evidently failed, sending a Lexus GS sliding down on top of a Land Rover and the front end of an also-raised Honda Accord. The kicker? A 1998 Chrysler Town and Country and older Camry sit just outside the frame unscathed. The Ford Edge that just happened to be parked on the right (both figuratively and literally) side of the structure was reportedly inaccessible by its owner despite not playing a part in this mess. Whoever was in charge apparently felt the whole thing might go at any minute. You know what, New York? Us smaller cities will keep our concrete parking garages, thank you very much. Thanks for the tip, Mel!
FAIL: Multi-level Parking in NYC
FAIL: Multi-level Parking in NYC
04-12-2009, 07:42 AM
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it doesnt appear to look like a structural fault or a foundation fault....
im guessing that all three ramps come down...and the first car is loaded...then moved up for the next? it appears the operator didnt move it high enough to catch all the locks...and thus when trying to set it on the locks...some caught...and some didnt...when the top came down...it caught the 2nd row as well.....it does happen once in a while...thats why you need to pay attention when setting the cars on the locks...
thats just my guess...
im guessing that all three ramps come down...and the first car is loaded...then moved up for the next? it appears the operator didnt move it high enough to catch all the locks...and thus when trying to set it on the locks...some caught...and some didnt...when the top came down...it caught the 2nd row as well.....it does happen once in a while...thats why you need to pay attention when setting the cars on the locks...
thats just my guess...
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04-14-2009, 05:35 PM
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leave it to NYC.
working in the insurance industry i did find the fact that is said "insurance" in the background rather amusing. Guess u didnt have to go far to file a claim. *chuckels*
working in the insurance industry i did find the fact that is said "insurance" in the background rather amusing. Guess u didnt have to go far to file a claim. *chuckels*
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