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Old 4th July 2006 | 05:59
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ShockWave
 
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From the limited info. ie. runway closed for an hour to rmove debri...

It does not sound like a simple case of too much auto brake. Over heated brakes take time to heat up to fuse melt point 700 deg plus, at which point they deflate and the aircraft should be at a slow enough spead for them to be able to stop without damage.
Sounds more like a mechanical problem, locked brakes or anti-skid failure.
Could also result from debri on the runway, a heavy landing(blown tires) or poor x-wind/braking technique.(stomping on the brake instead of the rudder)
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