I was not there that evening but I do recall that at the time only 25L/07R was operational as 25R/07L was not yet completed.
25L is more prone to windshear especially on a night like that with a typhoon in the area.
I seem to recall that a CX 777 did get in just prior to this accident and was on the taxiway when it saw a fireball heading its way. A quick power up and rapid exit from the taxiiway was initiated earning the skipper a trip to Seattle for the next 777 delivery.
No names but perhaps he might like to recall the events as they unfolded.
The approach looked reasonably stable to me considering the wx and X-wind/gust component but its a pretty blurred video clip.
I understand the Italian captain was exonerated although I am sure it didn't make him feel any better. As an old C&T said after the Ansett nose gear job in Sydney...not a great final entry in the log book.
There but for the Grace of God....
Last edited by VR-HFX; 9th October 2003 at 20:30.