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Old 16th Nov 2014, 18:41
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7AC & Airbanda - I don't agree you. I'm afraid the closest the report goes is saying that the "...decision was sensible in the circumstances." It never, ever, said that it was the right one. If you work your way through the factual elements of the report you'll see that the the fire damage was minimal with the greatest damage occurring on the ground. Absolutely nowhere does it state that the wing would have burnt off in x seconds or y minutes. And this is an important factor. Furthermore, this crash, for that is what it was, was the result a reaction rather than considered action. For example, how can you possibly know what is happening inside a cowled engine on the side opposite to where you are sat? There was no crew communication on this matter (unless it was done by sign language), the fire warning did not go off until five seconds after the first signs of the fire. But the most glaring omission from this report was any comment the training of the crew. As a result, it fails to make any comparison between with what should have happened and what actually happened on the day.

Lastly, it is not fair to contrast the lucky escape of Leeds United with a flight where the crew appear to have gathered information and worked as a team to ensure a safe outcome.
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