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Old 7th May 2003, 06:39
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willoman
 
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There are many unpublished facts still to be released amongst which is that during the flare in torrential rain, a lightning strike is thought to have extinguished all airfield lights - not an ideal position to be able to go around.

ATC at GRN were reticent with info - there is even a possibility that the runway lights to the reciprocal runway approach at GRN had not been switched i.e. no approach lights or PAPI's. The cloudbase was low and the ILS glide slope at GRN is not useable below decision ht.

It is highly likely that the accident report may find that the crew were not to blame under the circumstances. In any case, let us wait for the official report - no more armchair lawyers please.
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