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Old Jul 7, 2018, 3:21 am
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AntonS
 
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This could be normal go-arounds, but recent approach-related accidents with Emirates planes are concerning. Last year there were 2 near-crashes with A380 in DME and JFK when aircraft was 500 ft and 200 ft AGL and several miles away from runway (in case of DME not even on the approach path). And earlier there was 777 crash-landing in DXB during failed go-around.

There are commom complains from this part of the world about pilots not getting enough rest and working extra hours. Also recent FlyDubai crash in Rostov and similar complains about pilots fatigue from FlyDubai pilots.

I do not want to draw any conusions until investigations complete, but the trend is very alarming.

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