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Old 26th May 2020, 03:37
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unworry
 
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Originally Posted by ldo
Wouldn't 210->192 KIAS over the runway provide enough energy to prevent ground contact even though the engines had not fully spooled up at the time? The airspeed information seems to point more to a gear up landing than a failed GA (unless the PF failed to pitch up enough during the GA).
The Rate of descent in the moments before they decked appears in excess of -500 fpm.

The final 30 sec segment down to flare alt equates to a rate of -1200 fpm. Approximation of course, but in keeping with the profile.
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