Holy crap that is scary. Any news on how many on board?? And it must have had a full tank of fuel which also
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Holy crap that is scary. Any news on how many on board?? And it must have had a full tank of fuel which also
Well yes thanks for that but that could be changed in a design of the aircraft. But then you have to think about costs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calum0812
7 crew (4 pilots, 2 mechanics and a load master)Quote:
Originally Posted by sex
You never know, they normally don't carry full fuel unless they have a long distance due to the weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by sex
With it being freight, between 2 and 4 pilots. Doubt there were any passengers. Obviously cargo will have been lost but that isn't of concern.
Edit: NO 7 CREW! I KNEW THAT, DIDNT READ MATTS POST!
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For the numbers of accidents, it's not worth it. Better to invest into research and development to prevent the accidents.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx
I never said it was worth it. I understand the reasons behind why passengers and cargo aircraft don't have such systems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calum0812
I know that. I was agreeing with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx
It's sad that it looks like they managed to get it under control last second. A few hundred feet higher and they might have had more chance of recovering out of it :(
Worst part to lose control. Just after takeoff :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Kieran
Surely to lose control at any point in flight is considered bad? Not just at takeoff. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Calum0812
Do you have any more complaints about my posts?Quote:
Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx
Of course it is but it is the hardest part to recover from because of the low altitude and low speed.
You actually have a lower speed at landing... and you're heading in to the ground. I'd be more concerned then ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Calum0812