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Old 16th Sep 2013, 21:35
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Lessons learned China Airlines 120

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China Airlines Downstop Failure Animation
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new to me!!

so, thank you!
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The ensuing fire:


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And the fire service would be where...??
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Always sad to see a great plane's last moments intact.

Glad no one was seriously hurt.

The collapse of the aft fuselage was particularly hard to watch.

Brilliant FAA animation which clearly illustrates everything without any unnecessary detail.
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Pretty slow response time from the fire brigade.
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Brave Ground Crew

The fire crews got there just in the nick of time eh? Though note the lone ground crew member attacking #2 with a handheld bottle. Kudos to him. And next time, if you see a pilot running away from a burning aircraft; try to keep up...
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My briefing to jumpseaters: if we call for evacuation, keep running till you pass me.
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