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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

17th Jan 2023, 11:15

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Nepal Plane Crash

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Posted By WingMen

I meant wheels down on the tarmac, not wheels...

I meant wheels down on the tarmac, not wheels down to prep.
They were hundreds of feet too high to have be landing on the old runway
They were 2.5km from touchdown on the new runway.

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

17th Jan 2023, 04:38

Replies: 672

Nepal Plane Crash

Views: 614,240

Posted By WingMen

They were too high over turning at Bhadrakali...

They were too high over turning at Bhadrakali Temple to be planning on landing on the old runway.
When they pass by the Stadium, they should be almost wheels down to be landing on the old runway -...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

16th Jan 2023, 11:44

Replies: 672

Nepal Plane Crash

Views: 614,240

Posted By WingMen

I flew in there a few weeks ago on a Yeti ATR 72...

I flew in there a few weeks ago on a Yeti ATR 72 - they take a pretty tight turn from the north onto the old runway, but I'd imagine they're pretty used to it given how the old runway is positioned...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

16th Jan 2023, 06:53

Replies: 672

Nepal Plane Crash

Views: 614,240

Posted By WingMen

I've an analysis done but can't post it as I'm a...

I've an analysis done but can't post it as I'm a new user.

I was also on that very plane 18 days ago on a 1 hour Everest Scenic Flight.

There's 20+ seconds missing form that poor souls video...

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