That plane was a really nice DA-10, I looked at purchasing it some time back. The equipment in it was modernised. The DA-10 is many things, it is not however known for its extensive range, and the suggested route appears to be an impressive effort. If indeed both engines "failed" in flight, then I would be surprised if there was any "fire risk" at impact.
Shame, the DA-10 is a particularly nice example of Dassault's design prowess.
You get what you pay for as far as the operational competency is concerned.
Just ran a flight plan on the leg VEGY-UTDD, and it was marginal at all conditions due to the average HWC of 100KTS. Marginal, but not impossible, just needed full tanks and no alternate, and to fly range. The wind gradient on that leg is such that going lower doesn't lose much range, if any, so long as the aircraft is operated at LRC and not just at MCT or M080 or above.
Would be surprised if there was 8-POB, 6 would be a full load with any medical equipment and a stretcher in place. The aircraft did have a lifeport system back when, before the Moroccans sold it or leased it to... wherever it has ended up.
Last edited by fdr; 21st Jan 2024 at 20:19.