Auto-Throttle and crosswind MD11
Do you leave the auto-throttle on for cross-wind landings in the MD11 ?
In the Hong Kong accident , the approach was flown at 170kts (Vapp152) with the A/P off and the auto-throttle on. At 50ft, the system retarded the thrust to idle causing a rapid speed decay . One of the casual factors causing the accident, was the Captains inability to stop the rapid ROD at 50ft.
Could this be one of the factors in the Tokyo accident ?
What is the best cross-wind technique in this situation ?
THX