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Old 7th May 2010, 02:22
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mpl_yz250
 
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Seriously as per usual the media have a lot to answer for their sensationalist story telling and blowing everything "aviation" out of proportion.
As a witness to the incident, the SAAB appeared to land normally and only in the very final deceleration stage there apeared to be a problem (from a hindsight proint of view) as the aircraft was within 130m of the end of a 1530m runway. The runway was not excessivly wet and the plane did not land long. It did appear on closer inspection the aircraft looked more like it may of had a taxing/turning problem based on where the SAAB's usually turn to backtrack, but I'm sure more information as to the cause will be released in due course.
As to witness saying the aircraft was in the middle of a paddock and trying to dodge a fence etc etc, what a crock, all wheels were in the grass and within 6-8m of the bitumen and the tail still infringed on the bitumen.
Passengers and luggage were transported to the terminal via two airport ops (credit to these guys) dual cab ute's in a very minimal time frame. (Less than 30mins)
So to the media who type before they research properly, use poor witness examples, and generally make up a heap of sh*t, pull your head out of your arses, get the facts, and stop trying to scare the crap out of the general flying public. You are a disgrace.
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