Why Runway Overruns Still Happen
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Imagine you're on final approach, the runway lights rushing toward you. You've done this a thousand times. But today, the tarmac is slick with rain, and the stopping distance you calculated might be a lie. This is why runway overruns still happen. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ah9pF-PKDc
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