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Old 11th Dec 2011, 20:49
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Lizad - I think that this 'distance' is irrelevant to this accident. If it needs 2500m+ from 50; and you have not touched down with 1200/odd m to go? I am, frankly, impressed that it only exited at a quoted '60mph'. Whether there was oil/rubber/standing water etc etc is of little matter. This is why we have 'margins' built into our performance. Step outside those at your peril and be prepared for the consequences.

ffb said, rightly, "If the wheels are not on the ground at the right point then GO AROUND."
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