Allen Epps wrote:
In article , Pechs1
wrote:

Why North Island-rework?

Also wonder why he didn't just takeoff again after he realized he
had no brakes..but monday monring QBing is ohh so easy.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat
Buckeye Phlyer

Or drop the hook and roll into the long field gear.... As you say MMQB
is easy
Pugs

Further to this, the San Diego Union-Tribune now reports that the plane had
diverted due to low fuel while conducting carrier qualifications. So
perhaps he had cut it so fine that he didn't have enough gas for a second
circuit. That would explain why he didn't take off when he discovered lost
braking. Why he didn't take the field arrestment is still anyone's guess;
maybe he just didn't have the presence of mind to drop the hook again (the
gear would be rigged all the time, yes?). Or could the same thing that
killed the brakes (hydraulics failure?) do the hook as well?

The good news is that it's a short trip to the F/A-18 repair facilities. If
you're going to break a plane, having the decency to do it right outside the
shop is nice. :-)

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/m...1m28crash.html

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