BA 777 "lands short" at Heathrow

[SWA/FO]

Musta been birds into the engines...this happened at USA Jet a few years ago.

 

[Swass]

Ran out of gas.

 

[UKflyer]

Interviews with passengers show that they weren't even aware that the plane had crashed until the oxygen masks deployed and they were told to evacuate. Many of them say they thought the landing was just 'hard'.

Latest news suggests that the aircraft suffered double engine failure around 400' and are speculating what would have happened if this occured further out on the approach - would rather not think about this living close to London!

 

[AngelKing]

Going out on a limb and say they ran it out of gas.


AK

 

[UKflyer]

Ran out of gas.

I don't think this one of your typical GA accidents where the NTSB again concludes with.....'determined that the probable cause of this accident was fuel starvation resulting from the....'!

 

[jke406]

I don't think this one of your typical GA accidents where the NTSB again concludes with.....'determined that the probable cause of this accident was fuel starvation resulting from the....'!

Oh, that's right...Brits NEVER run out of gas...

wasn't someone talking about denial in an earlier post?

 

[UKflyer]

Not at all. I just think that most airline operation environments are very good with fuel planning and management....If it is true i'll eat my...(i'll let you guys decide!).

 

[vortilon-x]

I wonder at what point during the approach they became aware of the problem? Time will tell.

 

[skiandsurf]

I wonder at what point during the approach they became aware of the problem? Time will tell.

Probably about the same time the EICAS messages were lighting up like a christmas tree.

 

[jke406]

I wonder at what point during the approach they became aware of the problem? Time will tell.

Preliminary CVR analysis:

Nigel: I say, is it getting a touch quiet in here?

Barnaby: Indeed, my good man.

[impact]

Nigel: Bloody hell.

Barnaby: Good show, my dear chap! Care for a cup of tea?