Originally Posted by
FougaMagister
The accident report (due to damage to the airframe and probably to runway edge lights, it will be classified as an accident) should make for interesting reading. One point overlooked in previous comments: weather conditions, which may have contributed to reduced friction (greasy runway or aquaplaning). I wonder what Runway Condition Codes were passed on the ATIS or by ATC (even at major airports, these are usually several hours old and therefore largely useless in determining braking action or landing run).
Cheers
Are you so sure there will be a report? And published? We will see…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13046059/moment-jet-179-passengers-drift-runway-vilnius-lithuania-mud-ice.html
The DM trash calls the pilot a hero. Couple of other words spring to my mind…