This crash is exact replica of AirIndia Express B737crash on the same date ten years ago in Mangalore India. There the ATC delayed descent from 370 due to outbound traffic causing vertical displacement of appx. 9000ft. which both the pilots never realized and in a badly unstable approach landed halfway down the runway reversed and tried a GA hit a obstacle end of RW and crashed. In PIA case they were even worse displaced and despite three attempts by ATC to vector them to create space they declined saying they are comfortable. Trying to get in the slot without gear speed has to be very high. Their cool and calm demeanor I am sorry but was out of ignorance and overconfidence. They landed without gear and went around. The engines may have failed with interval. First time they should have lowered the gear but they didn't, second time they shouldn't have but they lowered the gear which killed them by depriving them the crucial 300/400ft to clear the buildings. Very sad unnecessary end on the eve of a joyous festival. I am reminded of Col Jessup's dialogue in A Few Good Men "We follow orders son or people die. It's that simple. Are we clear?'
Last edited by vilas; 25th May 2020 at 14:10.