I noted the radio exchange immediatly after touchdown where pilot/copilot asked the tower if they could see smoke or fire and the reply from the tower was they could not see clearly due to sun glare and advised pilot to speak directly to the fire service on a different frequency as they were on scene.
But the video recording seemed to portray a running commentry from fire service as well as comms from ATC.
Could someone clarify if transmissions regarding "smoking port side" came from fire service and if so what frequency?
Did pilot hear this commentry?
As a general point in such scenarios, would it not be prudent to switch to fire service frequency on touchdown, because as has been noted in recent landing mishaps, maintaining adequate and timely situational awareness of whats occuring behind the cockpit in such emergencies is aided by having a set of trusted eyes outside with a good view of the underside of the aircraft.
Last edited by mickjoebill; 30th Dec 2014 at 01:54.