BHX Closure
May I stress that I mean no disrepect to those involved in yesterday's accident by asking this question, but what was the reason for the airport being closed for nearly 24 hours?
Is there a requirement to wait until the AAIB has completed their initial investigation? Can this only be conducted during daylight? Was the wreckage thought to be in a hazardous position? Was there any damage to the runway, or airport equipment, which needed repairing? Who has the final decision on re-opening?
It would seem that following a similar incident on a major motorway, the road is usually opened within a few hours, multiple pile-ups excepted.