UPS Contractor plane crash
05-05-2017, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyJay
Knew both crew members, RIP
I apologize for my initial post being short and blunt. I was just getting info when I posted.
I'm familiar with that airport and it's a difficult approach even in daylight with good weather. On top of a mountain. 6800' runway. I saw a C-5 make an emergency landing there years ago. Had to take off with virtually no fuel and hook up with a tanker.
Again RIP and prayers to the families.
05-05-2017, 12:17 PM
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One wonders why a C-5 would divert into KCRW with an emergency when Dover or Martinsburg is so close-by? I've operated in/out of 6,000', the book minimum for C-5 ops a few times--MCAS Barking Sands. Heck, at home base we used to circle for a touch and go to a 7,000' runway.
IIRC, a C-5 on a dry 7,000' SL runway could depart at about 600,000 pounds with the old engines. Call it empty with 220,000 pounds of fuel.
RIP to those lost and condolences to the family.
GF
IIRC, a C-5 on a dry 7,000' SL runway could depart at about 600,000 pounds with the old engines. Call it empty with 220,000 pounds of fuel.
RIP to those lost and condolences to the family.
GF
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