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06-07-2015 | 11:40 PM
#8611
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"The pilot told the passengers that a strong gust of wind carried the plane off the runway."
"After emergency crews arrived, fire officials assured the 69 passengers that there were no mechanical issues with the aircraft and that they were not in any danger."
That said, I normally don't trust the news as a good source of info for aircraft incidents.
06-08-2015 | 12:03 AM
#8612
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That would be a contractual way wouldn't it. Statements not incorrect
06-08-2015 | 12:18 AM
#8613
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The more I read about this 700 off-roading experience, the more questions I have. Their flightaware tracks are interesting as well. I'm not judging, just curious about why they landed on 32 (7161') with what appears to be a 15-22kt almost direct crosswind and possibly slight tailwind with a wet runway when they could have had 23 (8829') with an almost direct headwind. Maybe the storm didn't allow for an approach to 23 but the radar at the time looks like it was viable. Glad I wasn't there to see.
06-08-2015 | 05:02 AM
#8614
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Hate to say it but we will see more incidents like this as more captains upgrade with the bare mins
06-08-2015 | 05:40 AM
#8615
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From: CL-65 CA
The more I read about this 700 off-roading experience, the more questions I have. Their flightaware tracks are interesting as well. I'm not judging, just curious about why they landed on 32 (7161') with what appears to be a 15-22kt almost direct crosswind and possibly slight tailwind with a wet runway when they could have had 23 (8829') with an almost direct headwind. Maybe the storm didn't allow for an approach to 23 but the radar at the time looks like it was viable. Glad I wasn't there to see.
It just happened. How much could you have read?
What are the facts? You don't know and the media surely doesn't know either! Typical.
06-08-2015 | 05:40 AM
#8616
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From: Mannin' deez blenps
-rspct
Last edited by Bumbaclot; 06-08-2015 at 05:51 AM.
06-08-2015 | 07:07 AM
#8620
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From: Captain - Retired
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