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Old 23rd Aug 2012, 01:30
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I flew the same type B757 into Panama City that night, no moon, and my FO was concerned about descending visually and said the highest obstacle from here is a sailboat mast. I flew into Cali a lot after that and they offered me that same south landing and I always declined. Not because it wasn't safe but in respect for the people that lost their lives by the pilots doing it. The R outer marker was the same at Cali and Bogota. They lost situational awareness and flew into the hills from the valley going to Cali. Yes it was their fault but the FMC made it so easy to make the mistake.
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