Originally Posted by
Ascend Charlie
Do what Delta used to do in Dallas with their DC-9s, use reverse thrust to back out.
Given the Embraer has underwing engines, that's a good way to cause a surge and end up AOG with a massive engine repair bill.
I can't think of any commercial aircraft with underwing engines that backing with the reversers is an approved procedure.
The more I read all the 'alternatives' being posted, the more I think they made the right decision to turn back
