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Old 24th Mar 2011, 10:50
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calypso
 
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Stormy night with CBs all over Spanish coast. Fuel planned 15 mins extra. FO PF but Cpt takes over on the descent. CB activity over airfield leads to late runway change to VOR app in turn leading to GA due sudden wind shift. New APP to ILS with failure of APP lights at critical point, PF disoriented applies full forward control input, very hard landing touching down with NW first, control cables deformed and AC uncontrollable from that point on, bounce and skidded into nearby field behind an earth mound. Ac out of view from the tower hence large delay in emergency response.

Incredibly unlucky, lots of things to learn but no at all comparable to Cork. These guys did not break any rules but where very unlucky. Cork guys where very lucky twice but managed to make their own luck at the third attempt.
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