AA Kingston pics

[GuppyWN]

I'm sure this has been discussed ad-nauseum, but what was the TW comp. for them?

About 7 knots - maybe slight less.

Gup

 

[ultrarunner]

Given the amount of over-run, it probably wouldn't have happened if they landed on 30 without the tailwind. (not that it was an option for them)

What wouldn't have happened? Going off the end, or in the drink?

All depends on the touchdown point...

 

[ultrarunner]

Do a google map search within the satellite mode and you'll see them pre-existing.

So warning lights for the rocks?

You'd sure had to mistake those babies for threshold lights!

Classic Jamaican-style installation too.....you KNOW there is an extension cord just running out to the also!

 

[wmuflyguy]

Classic Jamaican-style installation too.....you KNOW there is an extension cord just running out to the also!

Is that an extension cord or just "caution" tape? it seems to go all around the wreckage.

 

[KigAir]

How old was that aircraft?

 

[Skyboy722]

Do a google map search within the satellite mode and you'll see them pre-existing.

Jeez. If those are concrete I'm glad they missed them. Talk about a can opener.

 

[bubbers44]

Until new data comes out rehashing why they didn't stop is a waste of time. It is legal to land with a tailwind on a wet runway if your charts say it is legal. The facts will come out so be patient.

 

[Flying the Line]

FYI, in case you missed it, one of the photos shows the reverser deployed on the #1 engine.

 

[jonjuan]

FYI, in case you missed it, one of the photos shows the reverser deployed on the #1 engine.

Was it deployed by aircrew or does it look deployed aft the accident?

 

[aa73]

Aircraft 3DK was a 2001 model.