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Hugin

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1. I wonder how often such systems are used...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 04:14 AM

Aug 27

There used to be similar systems on mountainous highways to catch runaway semis. They used deep pea gravel and a steep slope. It’s been years since I saw one of those.

The one time I saw one used the truck went right up over the top. It did slow the truck enough that the onions (and driver) were saved.

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US FAA Funds System to Prevent Accidents Involving Runaway Airplanes [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 27 OP

I wonder how often such systems are used... Hugin Aug 27 #1

This report was about one of the lesser used runways here in Philly (due to the not having enough space to expand) BumRushDaShow Aug 27 #2