Originally Posted by
A Squared
If the gear was down and locked as this account suggests, how did it end up sliding on it's belly?
I think the implication is that it came down so hard that the gear collapsed. And that it took the shock, preventing less damage to the a/c itself.
What I am confused by is how a light 777 on full thrust is struggling to climb. When heavy ones have no problem taking off. It did climb initially, seemingly, which precludes spool up time. Loss of power for some reason? Too much pitch up combined with increased tailwind? Did the a/c actually stall?
At least PAX and crew survived thankfully. It's a shame a firefighter lost his life in the call of duty.