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Old 01-06-2014 | 02:55 PM
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bgmann
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Based on the audio, it appears multiple dudes landed prior, all with healthy tailwinds. So the accident aircraft was not "alone" in their "poor decision". Seems like some on here are quick to M.F. the accident crew etc, but based on what I heard on the audio, they did not magically appear out of the sky, being the first landing aircraft the entire day.

The tiger just happened to bite them.

The scenario in this accident could be arguably similar to DAL at DFW in 1985. Bad weather, folks getting in ahead of them, lets continue, etc.

As has already been admitted on this thread, people have landed with excessive tailwinds before.

Add in the fact that

1. job security of Mexican pilots (crew was Mexican according to some sites) may completely hinge on successful passenger pick-up
2. aircraft was possibly new to crew and purchased late 2013
3. Derivative of #2, "what do you mean my new airplane couldn't make it in..." from owner, then #1 is in question
4. Yesterday was Sunday 01-05. Monday 01-06, is "back to work" for Mexican business types and this may have been additional pressure to avoid delays and "get into the field" at Aspen.
5. Mexican crew may have been gun-shy about diverting into other, unfamiliar fields due to lack of familiarity with FBO's, etc etc.

The above factors do not excuse things but they likely played a role.
At least one plane landed prior to N115WF did a right base for 33. Heard it in the audio. I think it was a Lear 35.
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