Being that the report says they were at idle, would rule out running out of fuel, right?
I am now on my desktop to write more.
I was in SFO this morning. One thing that I noticed from seeing the scene from the air (we got a good view) was actually how compressed the debris field is and how sudden of a stop it was for a plane that size. It is truly a miracle that more were not killed.
Dan Rose, attorney, former US Navy pilot, "owns his own airplane."
"In the US Navy, every carrier landing was recorded." {in regards to why there are no cameras recording landings at SFO}
Don't even get me started on Colgan 3407.
RE these pictures, MikeD, do you think the oxygen system could have contributed to the burning of the top of the fuselage?
If the MSM would have anything to say, would be that MSFS would count TOWARD that time.Logged on to CNN to see
PILOT OF FLIGHT 214 HAD 43 HOURS IN 777
Let it begin. 20,000 hours in type rule NAO!
I am now on my desktop to write more.
I was in SFO this morning. One thing that I noticed from seeing the scene from the air (we got a good view) was actually how compressed the debris field is and how sudden of a stop it was for a plane that size. It is truly a miracle that more were not killed.
Could a factor have been that it was coming in so slow, that it actually did help save lifes with less energy impacting the ground than say if it was coming in at 150 kts?
Kudos to her... Talking to the media like a bunch of 3 year olds, just like they deserve. Very clear and concise.
At 150 knots, they would have had the energy to land safely.
only 43 hours
I am now on my desktop to write more.
I was in SFO this morning. One thing that I noticed from seeing the scene from the air (we got a good view) was actually how compressed the debris field is and how sudden of a stop it was for a plane that size. It is truly a miracle that more were not killed.
If they ran out of fuel, the NTSB would have made a comment about that today.
Another thought...
I wonder if IOE was being conducted for the pilot that had 44 hours in the aircraft? If it was NOT being conducted and he was the pilot flying, then he would be the equivalent of a 'high mins' crew member which is what we have here in the United States. At least one airline in the United States, prohibits First Officers from landing at SFO due to operational challenges if you have less than 100 hours in type.