Originally Posted by
gatbusdriver
I truly am sorry. I clearly have been missing the facts.
So when were the flight crew aware of the state of their aeroplane?
The only reason I ask is I'm just trying to learn from the event.
But for sure the cc could see it before wheels stop. Are you suggesting they may not have informed the flight deck?
The RFF was on the move before wheels stop. Did they omit to tell anyone do you think?
Each of these is highly unlikely.
Even in the absence of any comms, the RFF racing past might have been a clue that something was awry.
And as at was twilight, the huge glow on the RHS might have been another clue.
The fact that they stopped on the runway and didn't taxi to gate suggests maybe they knew they had a fire before wheels stop. What do you think, GBD?
So you are right. I dont know for sure when they first learnt of the fire. I am making educated guesses and opining. I will be happy to admit I was wrong if it turns out the FD was blissfully unaware of the raging inferno because they were busy with other stuff and simply forgot to clear the runway....