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Old 30th Jan 2023, 18:00
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DaveReidUK
 
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Originally Posted by ATC Watcher
We know exactly where the aircraft ended ( just abeam and close to the old airport) and its relation to the centre line of the other airport runway . What we do not know is the speed of the aircraft when it started to bank . As to PPL instructons well the crew here were no PPLs, had together quite some experience, so once more, before crucifying them let's wait if there is not something else in there. My gut feeling is that there is more than just overbanking on baseleg .
The Preliminary Report is due out in mid-Feb. I wouldn't rule out the inclusion of FDR traces, if so they will answer most of the flightpath questions.
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