Crosswinds Blamed for Denver Crash
Safety experts revealed today that “crosswinds” are most likely to blame in the crash of Continental Airlines Flight 1404 as it attempted to land on the Denver runway. The aircraft was sent across a snowy field, slicing off the nose landing gear, resting on it’s belly before finally catching fire.
The investigators involved have been puzzled by the speeds at the sirport during the time of the accident. The wind speed was recorded at 31mph by sensors located at the runway with gusts up to 37mph. Safety experts believe the pilots should’ve been able to compensate for these crosswinds. Caution was expressed though as it still could be a mechanical failure. The investigation continues.
37 passengers were injured in the accident but there were no fatlities.
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