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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 12:54 pm
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djk7
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Jets can do it too. 10-15 years ago, it wasn't too uncommon, at least in the US. I don't think it's used much any more, it uses more jet fuel, and tends to kick up a lot of debris. Here are some old threads that center on AA and NW DC-9s, but other types can do the same.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...thrusters.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...-back-dfw.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/north...w-reverse.html

Use of powered pushback in improper conditions may also have contributed to the Air Florida crash in 1982.
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