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Old 22nd Dec 2010, 06:14
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splash&dash
 
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Emirates off piste

Eh? Which runway did it land on? 15? looking at photo on BHX blog, if it was 15 then he must have been well past the 'E' turn before attempting a sharp left turn.
Even coming in the opposite direction along 'D' towards 'E1' it is not possible or permitted for any aircraft type to make that right turn 'D' into 'E' at the point where they got stuck. Theres also a clue as theres no centreline or lighting indicating a turn at that point.
The point i'm raising is what were the taxiing instructions from ATC? They know its a tight corner. Or is it a case of pilot error under all of the stand change confusion?
I suspect the latter, but to be fair, the corner shoulders where obscured by snow. Buts whats under the snow? it wasnt tarmac unfortunately.
And as for the multiple stand changes....
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