Originally Posted by
deltahotel
Also, as they had just departed the ac would be heavier compared to the end of the planned flight and also they would land with less flap (F20 prob) and thus a higher landing speed.
We will give ATC a heads up on that we would need the fire brigade to check on the brakes for these reasons. The fire brigade does check both sides, however they do that from a distance. The fact they are walking that close probably means they feel the situation is low risk (otherwise you would see smoke and maybe the red glow). There is also human curiosity at play to see the damaged engine once the aircraft is confimed not too move.