Comments about ‘UPS 747 had smoke in cockpit before Dubai crash’

Flightdeck communication with Bahrain control indicates the crew was unable to change radio frequency due to poor visibility from smoke in the cockpit, and that they elected a return to Dubai due to familiarity with the airport and it approaches.

Apparently, after their missed approach, they were unable to retain control for their go-around.

Hopefully, the CVR and FDR black boxes will identify the challenges faced by this two-man crew, which many have argued may be too small of a crew to manage the technical requirements of this aircraft- type in emergency situations.

Emergency with Bahrain Control and emergency descent to 10000 ft; Fire in flight deck; unable to read instruments or changing freq with UAE control
several a/c relay transmission and radar vectors from UAE control on to Bahrain freq
Last position on OMDB was 7000 ft - 6 nm final 12L for DXB

After attempting a straight in approach for 12L and getting there high and fast they were suggested to try OMSJ on hdg 090 or make a 360.

I am afraid they lost spacial orientation while trying to join a RH downwidn for 12L.

They seemed to be unable to see any flight instrument or radio in the cockpit and they continously asked for their altitude, speed, heading to ATC.