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Old 26th Jul 2020, 18:24
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Zeffy
 
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Originally Posted by rak64
...The first touchdown was at 3 wheels simultaneous, with 1,4 G and at a relatively low angle of attack. Under that condition, the aircraft likely bounces immediately. I learned it that way:
-the PM considering: on the ground, then extend the speed brake.
-the PF considers stable on the ground, then activate reverser..
The PF was seated on the left side and was also PIC for the flight.
The C680 cockpit layout doesn't accommodate operation of the speedbrake lever from the RH seat particularly well.
The lever would be fully forward at touchdown - requiring the right seat occupant to reach around the throttles to pull the lever aft.

Yes, the bounce recovery was botched and made far more difficult by the T/R deployment.

The extraordinarily high energy state throughout the approach was the core issue; the decision not to take it around was unprofessional; the mishandling of the speedbrakes and T/Rs assured a very bad result.
Crew and pax were lucky; this one could have turned out far worse.

More photos here:
https://dms.ntsb.gov/public/64000-64...015/637208.pdf











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