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Old 9th Aug 2011, 15:53
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There's been a spate of similar accidents to this one over the last few years and I wonder how many of them are due to low fuel quantity, so many companies compelling and even forcing their pilots to operate with minimum fuel.

Arrive at destination with min. gas and it's hosing down, either divert quick-smart or take your chances in the rain.

Be interesting to know how much fuel was left at the end of the landing roll if I can call it that
Funny you say that. Remember the 737 that broke into three pieces upon landing around this time last year in a Colombian island? The same thing has been said; low fuel on board (no fire) and shooting the 3rd approach (SKSP alternates are Panama City and San Jose, Costa Rica). The Colombian CAA has said the investigation is complete and that they will be publishing the report soon. The accident was classified as CFIT due to approaching in really bad weather and as a contributing factor the "black hole approach"; loss of height appreciation due to lack of contrast.
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