Originally Posted by
savall
I really am surprised they would have shot the second approach with a 33kn tailwind... I don't know many guys who would try that in a large jet rated to that. RIP to the crew.
I believe the divert airport would be Rifle. Any info on weather there ?
It's amazing how people keep trying to make tailwind conditions work. Is it the complacency one gets from having TRs and being able to deal with the same amount as an X-wind with no problems? It just blows my mind...