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Check it (scroll down for video)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/232897...n-san-antonio/
They left out of Houston heading to Mexico and decided to land in San Antonio. Based on the fact that fire equipment was already in position it tells you that the crew knew something was up. Fairly new aircraft as well - delivered in June.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/232897...n-san-antonio/
They left out of Houston heading to Mexico and decided to land in San Antonio. Based on the fact that fire equipment was already in position it tells you that the crew knew something was up. Fairly new aircraft as well - delivered in June.
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Evacuating via the rear seems like a poor choice with slides at that angle! Any reason evac via the front doors couldn't be done?
(Also, the crew obviously knew something was up when they *diverted* to another airport...)
(Also, the crew obviously knew something was up when they *diverted* to another airport...)
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Interesting that only rear slides were deployed. They look kinda steep. The forward slides might not have 'slid' at all, but....just curious. It looks like an EB190. Could this have been a captain instruction and is it a type recommendation? Only asking.
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It's an E175 owned and operated by Skywest Airlines. Slides at rear seem to be redundant in this situation. There's one bloke scratching his head anyway.
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Originally Posted by Booglebox
To stop the pax deplaning from the front and cause adverse C of G change?
With the fuselage skin rubbing on the ground, the possibility of fire exists. Perhaps another reason for deplaning at the rear (?)
Instagram Video of cabin crew instructions before landing.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNoMIhdjIWP/
Cabin crew demeanour appears to be appropriate, well done!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNn4NP3l3Jy/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNoMIhdjIWP/
Cabin crew demeanour appears to be appropriate, well done!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNn4NP3l3Jy/
