Marrakech (RAK) airport: accident waiting to happen!

[Piltdown Man]

Just out of interest, how many ASR's have you filled in about the place? The modern World only appears to work by paperwork - no paperwork, no change.

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[sabenaboy]

Originally Posted by Piltdown Man

Just out of interest, how many ASR's have you filled in about the place?

@Piltdown Man: To be honest: not a single one!

(I know, I know... next you're going to tell that I should have and that it might have changed something in Marrakech. But frankly, I don't believe writing reports about Marrakech is worth the trouble... And in my company all pilots are already very aware of the conditions they can expect in RAK. I think it would be wasted paper and time...)

Ok, shoot! I'm ready for the bashing!

[readywhenreaching]

heard rumors a german Citation was involved in a landing accident last Friday at GMMX.

Not found any piece of information elsewhere yet..

Can anyone shed light into this ?

[BMA66]

Rak 19.11.2010

It was a Citation C-550 Bravo ( D-CALL ), Rumors saying they didn't shoot the Nitrogen-Bottle to lock the gear ( emergency gear extension)
and on 23.12.2010 GWT ( D-CCAB , C-550 went of the Rwy during T/O ( same Cpt.) ).

[Pander216]

FYI; you can get your landing clearance just short before your wheels touch the tarmac. The DA/MDA is not a factor..