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Old 9th Mar 2001, 21:41
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CaptSensible
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Maybe they have no wet limits?

A Fokker 50 went off that same runway just a few months ago as a result of aquaplaning in high crosswinds...and the wind was within their limits! The particular runway is badly drained, and is prone to water pooling (especially around the intersection).

Given the experience that this airline has in operating into Cork surely their pilots know of the risks? So why do pilots put their licence (not to mention lives) on the line by ignoring the risk? Will their company stand by them when they put their a/c off the runway and are found to have broken the limits?
It's a sad way to end your career.

I just don't get it.