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In response to "Debris path shows #Asiana 777 landed short, tail hit breakwater short of SFO runway on landing. -- nm" by budice

The experts are saying the approach angle would indicate the pilots were having a power problem.

Posted by Meg (aka Mojave) Jul 6 '13, 13:14

Coming in nose up to increase glide and make it to the runway...they didn't quite make it :(

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reports here now that rescue crews were ready and waiting for the flight, so it wasn't a surprise. - i.b! Jul 6, 13:34 1
- Ah, wondered about that. Couldn't believe the pilot wouldn't have reported that kind of problem. Also would account for a more efficient evacuation. -- nm - Meg Jul 6, 13:36

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