AirRabbit
I stand corrected it was not a true self manouvered power back.
Nevertheless the accident report states on page 3 re the first failed pushback:
“Witnesses estimated that both engines were operated in reverse for a period of 30 to 90 seconds. During this time, several Air Florida and American Airlines personnel observed snow and/or slush being blown toward the front of the aircraft.”
It then goes on to give various other eyewitness reports of whether snow was seen or not on the wings after pushback.
Either way, my point was that the use of reverse thrust before departure in contaminated/icing conditions is a bad move.
S & L
Last edited by CaptainSandL; 31st August 2005 at 09:01.