unfortunately the Sao Paulo crash had a reverser problem on one side and the computer wouldn't let the pilots do what they wanted. Too much automation can do this.
Bubbers 44
Completely wrong!
They did not have a reverser problem, it was locked out prior to dispatch. IF they had closed BOTH thrust levers, as any pilot normally does to LAND, then they would have been okay. It was not the automation, it was pilot skills.
There is no point in telling you this though as you are such a hero.
Wet runways reduced landing weight depending on the wind. Some days we couldn't land wet so had to reduce our load before takeoff.
I called the dispatcher and said I have flown there for years and that is the normal forecast and it always ends up dry so they loaded everybody up and had an uneventful flight. He was a new guy so was being ultra conservative.
The agent made a nasty phone call to our chief pilot saying I was being pushy but all I did is let all my passengers and jumpseating pilot get to TGU. Of coarse it was dry and everybody but that agent was happy.
Must be great to be such an all knowing pilot!