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Compounding their decision-making dilemmas was changing weather at the destination airstrip, along with assumptions about their approach being standard. However, as they neared the runway, buffeting by a substantial tailwind presented yet another unexpected challenge, raising alarms about their landing space.
The Aftermath: A Narrow Escape
Touching down on the shorter runway, they struggled with an aggressive braking procedure. Despite the alarms from the aircraft indicating a near runway overrun, the pilots managed to halt just before overshooting. However, concerns about residual fuel igniting, especially in conjunction with hot brakes, were valid and dangerous.