How Slippery Is It?

Understanding and applying the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix adds context on contaminated runways.

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Ryan Motte
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Gabriel Widyna SWA1248, a year-old Boeing 737-700, came to rest on a nearby street after rolling off the end of Midway's Runway 31C while trying to stop after landing in a snowstorm. The accident was one of the catalysts for what we now know as RCAM, the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix.
It's no secret that winter weather can wreak havoc on otherwise routine aircraft operations. One of the most common signs of the season we must deal with is runway contamination, when ice, snow, slush…
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