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Detroit to Minneapolis-St. Paul on Northwest Airlines Flight 845 – Boeing 757-200 – 10-Sep-2005

This is a continuation of the trip from Northwest Airlines flight 1061, the DC-9-40 flight. I was quite thrilled to get to ride one my favorite types, the Boeing 757-200. It appears that this day we rode the Boeing 757-251, the 51 being Boeing’s customer identifier for the type. The engines that will power the fight that day were the Pratt & Whitney PW2037. I could not determine which ship I rode that day.

A Northwest Airlines Boeing 757-251 N505US MSN: 23194 came to NWA in May, 1985 now broken up: Sits at the gate next to ours as we wait for pushback.
A Northwest Airlines Boeing 757-251 N505US MSN: 23194 came to NWA in May, 1985 now broken up: Sits at the gate next to ours as we wait for pushback.

While I was sitting in back of the aircraft, I could smell the lavatory behind me. It was a short flight and the aircraft is one of my favorites because of its flight performance.

During the pushback of our 757-251 for flight 845 to Minneapolis-St. Paul. See the assortment of Northwest tails from DC-10, 747s, A330s and something from Air France in the distance.
During the pushback of our 757-251 for flight 845 to Minneapolis-St. Paul. See the assortment of Northwest tails from DC-10, 747s, A330s and something from Air France in the distance.

The tug pushed us back, and before long we were off for our flight. In the assortment of photos below is what I was able to capture on the taxi out to the runway for 22L.

Bombardier CRJ-200 N8800G Northwest Airlink / Pinnacle Airlines
Bombardier CRJ-200 N8800G Northwest Airlink / Pinnacle Airlines
Sorry for the blurry image, but I was trying to capture this 747-451.
Sorry for the blurry image, but I was trying to capture this 747-451.
The line of aircraft behind us at DTW waiting to take off 22L.
The line of aircraft behind us at DTW waiting to take off 22L.

Sitting in the back of the 757, I could feel as the rear of the plane swung around in a way different than if sitting in the middle of the plane. As soon as the plane lined up, take off power was applied and the plane gained speed down the runway and climbed like a rocket almost.

The view of the terminal as we climbed out of DTW on Northwest Airlines Flight 845.
The view of the terminal as we climbed out of DTW on Northwest Airlines Flight 845.

It was a marvelous day for flying. The air was free of clouds that would obscure view of the ground.

Northwest Airlines flight 845, 757-251 climb out.
Northwest Airlines flight 845, 757-251 climb out.

The 757 that we were in had kind of an old-ish feel to its interior. It even had the CRT’s (Cathode Ray Tubes) in the ceiling for inflight entertainment and the obligatory safety video. I guess back in 2005, it was ok to have this for an inflight product. The seats had kind of a soft cloth material that you don’t see much in the later years. It was a comfortable layout, and I did not feel as cramped as I would have in say 737s that I have rode on previous trips.

View of the cabin from the passenger perspective. Note the CRT monitors in the ceiling, and the cloth material for the seats.
View of the cabin from the passenger perspective. Note the CRT monitors in the ceiling, and the cloth material for the seats.
View of various cloud formations over the way to Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP in cruise flight.
View of various cloud formations over the way to Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP in cruise flight.
View skyward including the left (port) outer wing of the 757-251 aircraft in cruise flight.
View skyward including the left (port) outer wing of the 757-251 aircraft in cruise flight.
After the initial decent, the flaps deploy as we make our way for the approach to Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP.
After the initial decent, the flaps deploy as we make our way for the approach to Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP.
The view from the air that day of Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP Twin cities skyline as we approach the airport.
The view from the air that day of Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP Twin cities skyline as we approach the airport.

Through the flight there was some moderate turbulence. Sitting as far back in the plane as I sat, I could see the fuselage twist and creek slightly.

Flap deployment for any aircraft is an awesome and welcome site to see. The noise from the actuators is as the flaps deploy aboard the 757.
Flap deployment for any aircraft is an awesome and welcome site to see. The noise from the actuators is as the flaps deploy aboard the 757.
Another snapshot of deployed flap system during our approach to Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Another snapshot of deployed flap system during our approach to Minneapolis-St. Paul.

When we were close to the runway, the sun was at an angle such that the planes shadow was visible.

The aircraft chasing the shadow effect as we make our approach for Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP runway 12R.
The aircraft chasing the shadow effect as we make our approach for Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP runway 12R.
The aircraft chasing the shadow effect as we make our get closer to the runway for a Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP runway 12R landing.
The aircraft chasing the shadow effect as we make our get closer to the runway for a Minneapolis-St. Paul MSP runway 12R landing.

We made a nice firm touchdown and the ground spoilers deployed. My favorite place to sit in an airliner is behind the wing, if I can’t get the seat in the flight deck. I like to see parts of this wonderful machine in action. I like to know what the noises made by the aircraft systems mean. It really gives me more to look at. When that wing came apart, and some of the machinery under it all is quite beautiful to me. See below the photos from the landing roll-out for NWA flight 845 that day.

Just after initial touchdown with ground spoiler deployment.
Just after initial touchdown with ground spoiler deployment.
Just after initial touchdown with ground spoiler deployment further into the landing roll.
Just after initial touchdown with ground spoiler deployment further into the landing roll.
Close up of the machinery behind the ground spoiler operation such as hydraulic lines, wire assemblies, actuators, and the associated hardware.
Close up of the machinery behind the ground spoiler operation such as hydraulic lines, wire assemblies, actuators, and the associated hardware.

Upon the landing roll and taxi to the gate, there were more interesting aircraft to see along the way. If I can get a tail number or fuselage number, I will provide details as applicable.

Approaching a turn for the terminal area.
Approaching a turn for the terminal area.
Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
Closer view of the aft section - Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
Closer view of the aft section – Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
Slightly different closer view of the aft section - Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
Slightly different closer view of the aft section – Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
Freight loading / unloading of the Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
Freight loading / unloading of the
Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
A different angle of the Freight loading / unloading of the Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.
A different angle of the Freight loading / unloading of the
Northwest Airlines, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, N221NW Seen at Minneapolis-St. Paul gate G8 in 10-Sep-2005.

When we pulled up to the gate, I could not help but notice the sharp McDonnel Douglas DC-10-30 parked nearby. I did not have any idea of how much longer they would be flying, so I snapped a few pictures.

Northwest Airlines McDonnel Douglas DC-9-50 MSN: 48148, LN: 984 Now scrapped - Seen at gate in 2005.
Northwest Airlines McDonnel Douglas DC-9-50 MSN: 48148, LN: 984 Now scrapped – Seen at gate in 2005.
Northwest Airlines McDonnel Douglas DC-9-50 MSN: 48148, LN: 984 Now scrapped - Seen as pushed back from the gate in 2005.
Northwest Airlines McDonnel Douglas DC-9-50 MSN: 48148, LN: 984 Now scrapped – Seen as pushed back from the gate in 2005.
Nose section of Northwest Airlines McDonnel Douglas DC-9-50 MSN: 48148, LN: 984 Now scrapped - Seen as pushed back from the gate in 2005.
Nose section of Northwest Airlines McDonnel Douglas DC-9-50 MSN: 48148, LN: 984 Now scrapped – Seen as pushed back from the gate in 2005.

The action at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport was real. At the very next gate to us they pushed back a McDonnel Douglas DC-9-50. Overall it was a wonderful flight and I enjoyed it. I wish I was able to get the tail number of the 757.

Unknown - Northwest Airlines Boeing 757-251 at Gate G11 @ Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Unknown – Northwest Airlines Boeing 757-251 at Gate G11 @ Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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