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Would it be reasonable to increase the length of the runway (or longer non-blocking area) based on these incidents, even if they are extremely rare.
by nicce 2y ago
Would it be reasonable to increase the length of the runway (or longer non-blocking area) based on these incidents, even if they are extremely rare.
- EthicalSimilar 2y agoDo gravel traps work with planes..?
- cjrp 2y agoThere’s similar https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineered_materials_arrestor_system https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineered_materials_arresto...
- kashunstva 2y agoEngineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) are installed in the overrun area of many but certainly not all runways. No idea about this airport. And I’m not sure how effective EMAS is in a gear-up landing such as this accident.
- orbital-decay 2y agoEMAS does not help in a belly landing at all. It's engineered to be crushed by the wheels.