Originally Posted by HKG_Flyer1
Don't the airplane autobrake systems feature sophisticated traction control features which would prevent it from going into a skid, even with autobrake engaged?
Google reveals: "On the Boeing 737-700, the automatic brakes are accompanied by an anti-skid system. They work like the antilock brakes on a car, using sensors to apply and release brakes quickly to prevent a skid."
From
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...s/13369303.htm
Incidentally, traction control refers to a similar capability to avoid wheel spin on acceleration rather than braking.