The Worst Airliner Landing, Ever?

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As many of you know, I host one of the largest collections of
aviation videos on the internet. (See it he
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/aviation_videos.htm ) As a result, I
receive a LOT of videos, sent in from all over the world, and have
seen all manner of landings on film.

This one I received a few days ago, however, must rank as the worst
airliner landing ever recorded on video. If nothing else it serves
as a testament to the forgotten aircraft engineers who put their
sweat into designing a very tough little jet.

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photoga...eos/2008-4-22-
LondonCityB
adLanding_BAE146.wmv

(If that wraps wrong, try: http://tinyurl.com/556h2d )

Here's the commentary from the fellow who submitted the video, Geno
Becker:

"For those who want to fly to London City Airport, a cross wind
adds
to the excitement (in addition to the short runway and steep
approach). The airport itself is located on the river Thames in
downtown London, and gives business people very quick access to the
city. The Millennium Dome is in the left side of the picture."

"The runway is only 1199 meters long, which is very short in
airline
runway terms, thus it is only suitable for aircraft with good STOL
(short take-off and landing) performance. It also has a 5.5 degree
glide slope, as opposed to the conventional 3 degree slope to most
runways. The BAE 146 is the main jet type to operate into the
place.
Most other aircraft are turbo props etc."

"When doing the approach you have to be fully configured, i.e.,
gear
down, full flaps and speed brakes before you commence descent from
3000 feet...or you won't get stopped before reaching the far end of
the runway. If it doesn't look or feel right it is generally a good
idea to give it away and have another attempt. For whatever reason,
this flight crew decided to press, but they DID make the first turn
off the runway. If nothing else, it's a testament to the toughness
of
the BAE 146 airframe. The pilots handled it like a dirtbike!"

You can frequently make the first turn off if you are willing to
absorb your forward momentum energy with the impact!!!!




Ooops! Sory, friendly fire.

Disregard.


Bertie

Good shot retard.


Well, i needn't even shoot at you, since you do it to yourself so well!



BTW, i thought you had run away? What happened? miss me?


Bertie

There ya go man, just say anything. It doen't have to make sense. You're
Bertie the Buttlick, as long as you hit enter, everyone will respect you.

Just keep saying it, over and over and over.