most narrow body planes dont have fuel dump systems.
SSJ is no exception.
Fire Crew reacted rapidly as said above BUT this is first reliant upon Time which Alarm being sounded, which to do so requires an Emergency and also is to require the means for such Communication. The Conditions suggested was loss of Power and Communications, both Internal and External and necessitating change of Flight Mode which may affect Aircraft and Flight Crew performance..
Even ideally then Fire Crews can only get so close. Lastly it requires the Aircraft come to a halt, only at this Time can Evacuation and Firefighting begin, but depending on where the Aircraft touches down, its speed and if it breaks or slides - this can obviously vary.
High Fuel gives obviously high land weight and high speed approach, one can attempt to Loop to reduce fuel but this option may not be available.. Worse still Wind may not be favorable either.
Sheremetyevo has another aspect that potentially can had little impact but I have spoken with a few about, namely reality of Surface Conditions (and its literal composition) that can in certain Conditions (think Wet/Freezing) make for very slippery landings. Not a soaking Day but the surface was not absolutely dry either.
The most damning Footage is that of Passengers, carrying their ryukzaky and chemodany which is to say their Luggage... Despite all a Crews Efforts and Intents, Human Factors become pretty hard realities to deal with in Evacuating a Crowd with Fight, Flight or Stupor kicking in and Commands and visuals easily being lost in the Noise and Acrid Smoke..
Again though until an Investigation is completed the only Information is from those involved Personally and recorded Data. I have seen plenty of speculation and some quite offensive Statements made about People, their Competencies and their Professionalism under pressure. Nothing I have seen backs this up thus far.
For Russians in Moscow who wish to pay respects, you can visit 2nd Floor of Terminal B, right near the Departures Board...
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