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FOD · August 27th, 2004, 13:05

"The article said the brakes failed according to the pilot. I am in no way questioning a Navy pilot, but I wonder at what point you realize the brakes are not working and make the decision to 1, go around or 2, decide to eject. Like you said, good thing he is okay."

Well this guy was from a carrier. It is not always normal for them to divert to the island for landing. Its usually when they are low on fuel or for some other reason. So im assuming that the reason he didnt decide to go around was because of that.

August 27th, 2004, 13:05	#18
FOD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 213	Re: Navy jet rolls into S.D. Bay on landing "The article said the brakes failed according to the pilot. I am in no way questioning a Navy pilot, but I wonder at what point you realize the brakes are not working and make the decision to 1, go around or 2, decide to eject. Like you said, good thing he is okay." Well this guy was from a carrier. It is not always normal for them to divert to the island for landing. Its usually when they are low on fuel or for some other reason. So im assuming that the reason he didnt decide to go around was because of that.