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Jerr · 27th August 2008, 13:55

The tower was manned, as it is every day except for Christmas day. I had landed about 10 minutes before the crash.

Runway 31 L & 31 R were in operation. It was very busy at the time. As often happens 31 L tower west freq (123.0) was merged with MB ground (119.9). After landing it was hard to get the ground call out as it was so busy.

I wonder if the tower controller was overloaded with 31L and ground work at the same time.

Even with the tower control, you must keep a keen look out.

Condolences to all concerned.

Jerr

27th August 2008, 13:55	#44 (permalink)
Jerr Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 24	Tower was manned The tower was manned, as it is every day except for Christmas day. I had landed about 10 minutes before the crash. Runway 31 L & 31 R were in operation. It was very busy at the time. As often happens 31 L tower west freq (123.0) was merged with MB ground (119.9). After landing it was hard to get the ground call out as it was so busy. I wonder if the tower controller was overloaded with 31L and ground work at the same time. Even with the tower control, you must keep a keen look out. Condolences to all concerned. Jerr