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Miracle in Toronto!

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Looks like the pilot just flew it into the ground. I didn't see any flair whatsoever.
 
Sure does appear that there was no flair from the video.
 
You aren't supposed to park those upside down.
 
I'm thinking the gusty winds may also have been a factor in that landing.

If the a/c was crabbing to compensate for a strong cross wind - and the cross wind suddenly drops - the pilot may not have had time to correct the angle and flare. Vice versa - if a crosswind suddenly increases strength, there may have been insufficient time to correct and flare - or even "go around".
 
NutmegCT said:
I'm thinking the gusty winds may also have been a factor in that landing.

If the a/c was crabbing to compensate for a strong cross wind - and the cross wind suddenly drops - the pilot may not have had time to correct the angle and flare. Vice versa - if a crosswind suddenly increases strength, there may have been insufficient time to correct and flare - or even "go around".
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Wind could have definitely been a factor, but my son, who has time in the CJR 900, thinks the rate of descent all the way in looked too fast, but hopefully we will learn the cause(s) once they do the investigation.
 
In other news we have had people from two countries texting today to make sure we weren't on the plane. (In fairness we were returning home from a cruise). Still all Mrs JP could say was 'do these people think there are only 18 people in Canada? :bananawave:
 
JPSmit said:
In other news we have had people from two countries texting today to make sure we weren't on the plane. (In fairness we were returning home from a cruise). Still all Mrs JP could say was 'do these people think there are only 18 people in Canada? :bananawave:
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There are at least twice as many as that!
 
Video on the news from behind and the right side looks to show it hitting only on the right main gear as it touched down, not both mains together. Might be the reason for the collapse if that pushed it sideways.
 
JPSmit said:
In other news we have had people from two countries texting today to make sure we weren't on the plane. (In fairness we were returning home from a cruise). Still all Mrs JP could say was 'do these people think there are only 18 people in Canada? :bananawave:
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I feel like I know half the population of Canada. There's you guys, and James... That's about it right?
 
Mike - good point. And as the field was experiencing gusts from 25 to 45 mph at the time of the landing, it could certainly cause one wing to suddenly lift just before touch down on the tarmac.

Happened to me in a Cessna 152. Not fun.
 
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