Originally Posted by
MLHeliwrench
Would it have overrun the runway and had a more deadly outcome with the gear down? Or is it just sand off the end?
Airline class Aircraft stop quicker with brakes and rubber then sliding on their bellies. Most passengers have no idea how quickly and how effective tires and wheel brakes really are since they never see anything even approaching a max application. If you need to stop quick your better off with the tires as long as you are on the pavement.