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Acey · 09-08-2015, 06:38 PM

I have no idea, but it was an aborted takeoff, and it's 40°C there. So it could be they aborted for something else and heavy braking led to this.

Based on this pic of the aftermath, the video kinda makes it look worse than it was. Significant damage, obviously, but it looks mostly contained to the left side main landing gear or engine.

09-08-2015, 06:38 PM	#5
Acey Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Exp:	I have no idea, but it was an aborted takeoff, and it's 40°C there. So it could be they aborted for something else and heavy braking led to this. Based on this pic of the aftermath, the video kinda makes it look worse than it was. Significant damage, obviously, but it looks mostly contained to the left side main landing gear or engine. Last edited by Acey; 09-08-2015 at 06:40 PM.