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"This is very sad.
What gets me it looks like over running has lead the airplane to crash off an elevated runway end which I'm sure is responsible for the seriousness of this accident.
When are ICAO EASA etc going to mandate Engineered Material Arresting Systems at the end of all runways. If this was in place in Madrid then this would be a serious incident not a fatal accident.
Airports are making record profits but refuse to spend money on these safety features and should be held accountable".
1. Do you know how long is rwy 36L in Madrid? Obviously not.
2. 2000ft. an elevated rwy? I guess you have never flown into Quito.
3. Actually Barajas is one of the few airports in the world that have an arresting system at the end of the rwy. Do your homework and find where they are.
Please wait until you finish high school before making any more comments.