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Old 5th Mar 2013, 10:01
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ZAZOO
 
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Remember that day so well. I was the first person to approach the aircraft when it finally came to a full stop.

Was on my way to MM1 from MM2 in our crew bus for a flight to Dakar...Was a heavy downpour actually it was torrential Rain with severe winds and the runway, 18L had standing water. Remember saying to myself ain't going nowhere in a hurry with this weather.

I instructed the driver to head towards the aircraft after he had calmed down and I got out and walked towards the copilots side of the flightdeck and signalled to him if they were ok ....he gave me a thumbs up and I presume got back to reading their checklist.

Phoned my operations to call the tower on radio to inform them about the aircraft cos no one seemed to know their fate cos the rain was obstructing visibility.

Fire service showed up and I left for MM1 and after a quick change to dry clothes we departed for Dakar 1 hour later....
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