Originally Posted by
falcon900
It is surprising to me that an aircraft of this size could land on the grass playing surface without damaging it or at least affecting its suitability for top class football. I’m not suggesting it has any bearing on the tragic events which have unfolded, just a stray thought.
I believe that pre-game it lands outside of the stadium and the passengers are conveyed the final distance by car it's only after the game it lands on the pitch. Generally there is a game played on the pitch once a week or so.