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Old 16th Sep 2004, 04:42
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Lets face facts here...

The auto-throttle was not the cause of this accident.
Nor was any possible windshear.
Nor was it the relative inexperience of the First Officer.

And...fatigue is a complete red herring.
Med flights are not all that tiring, as I should know, as I've done a lot of 'em.

The very simple reason is the total lack of understanding by the operating Commander on insisting on taking min plog fuel (plus just a bit more) rather than the amount really necessary to achieve a reasonable expectation of reaching the nominated alternate.

In short, he painted himself right and properly into a corner, from which he had very few options available.

The guy is a clown, and simply does not belong in charge of a jet transport aircraft.

I fully expect the usual huffing and puffing, but the known facts speak for themselves...as does the wreckage off the runway.
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