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Old 21st Jan 2008, 08:08
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Yes I would, despite there being no fire that does not mean there is no threat, the aircraft and the wings are substantially damaged, after the gear collapse-possible fuel tanks, or fuel lines ruptured, electrical power lines shorting out, hot exhaust, leaking hydraulic fluids, oxygen tanks, and who knows what dangerous goods are being carried in the cargo compartment- you are sitting in a potentially uncontained situation, best recourse is to safely remove the passengers as soon as possible, rather than sit there wondering how and when to get an air-stair to the aircraft. Obviously any evac down the slides will most likely result in someone getting injured that has to play a part in what is the safest action to take, in this case it’s a no brainer, rather some friction burns, or a broken limb or two, than getting burnt up later waiting in your seat-In this case also full points to the cabin crew sounds like they performed by the book, kept full authority in the cabin, telling pax to initially remain seated, then initiating the evac!
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