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Based on all the comments from the past, would the fact that the Aircraft may have been so overgross cause a problem like that with a little added sink rate??
I dont know, just asking....
I dont know, just asking....
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G...You always seem to be on the spot for these events....you've missed your true vocation....Incidentaly I take it that all those standing around are theMbuji Mayi emergency rapid response elite...
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The "rescuer" / bystander with his hands on his head says it all.
4 G ... you are always near the action
Your "handywork" perhaps ?
Just kidding ...
4 G ... you are always near the action
Your "handywork" perhaps ?
Just kidding ...
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Just received these with an explanantion as to what "possibly" happened....
Dont quote me!!
Be advised today around 11:00 LT the An-12 from AEROLIFT company had an
emergency landing in M. Mayi. Most likely the problem was caused by
landing gear malfunction. Due to the belly landing the a/c began to burn.
RVA fire truck responded to the emergency, but due to the low water
capacity was not able to completely suppress the fire at the first stage.
In addition, despite the declared (by M. Mayi RVA) foam availability no
usage of foam was reported. During the brake caused by water refilling the
fire began to progress rapidly therefore the arrival of the second fire
truck from the city was not a big help at the second stage of fire
fighting. In two hours the a/c burned out almost completely. According to
Mbuji Mayi ATC all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
Soon after Landing
The Wheels!
Dont quote me!!
Be advised today around 11:00 LT the An-12 from AEROLIFT company had an
emergency landing in M. Mayi. Most likely the problem was caused by
landing gear malfunction. Due to the belly landing the a/c began to burn.
RVA fire truck responded to the emergency, but due to the low water
capacity was not able to completely suppress the fire at the first stage.
In addition, despite the declared (by M. Mayi RVA) foam availability no
usage of foam was reported. During the brake caused by water refilling the
fire began to progress rapidly therefore the arrival of the second fire
truck from the city was not a big help at the second stage of fire
fighting. In two hours the a/c burned out almost completely. According to
Mbuji Mayi ATC all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
Soon after Landing
The Wheels!