Can't delcare emergency

[Airliner]

Drew wrote:
Why didnt you declare it while in the air? Whats the point of declaring an emergency once you have landed

I understand what he meant, in terms of the brake failure being on the ground - too late to declare then. But, to your comment, I think
what you meant was -



I'd be interested in this answer as well, in case it ever happens. I would imagine you shuold receive damage and have to repair but, I
would also imagine the pilot would be too busy trying to control the aircraft and bring it to a stop to call a mayday.

UNLESS! Unless the damage was cause to punch the throttle and go around, declare an emergency and then try a full flaps, ultra low
speed approach on the longest runway. Maybe the brake failure should have alerted the pilot that he doesn't have standard stopping
strength available and he should make another pass, taking this into account when setting up.

Any real pilots want to comment on SOPs for brake failure on touchdown?



Post Edited ( 08-11-06 12:07 )