Positioning. It was pointed down the runway, ready for take off. I will not argue or critique the Captians decision to evacuate instead of finding a better parking place. I'm with you, preacher.
USA Today reported that the pilot was one flight away ( to Barbados) from retirement. He retired early. First time in 42 years flying to have a life threatening emergency.
Fifty years of flying the world as a pax and I have had delayed luggage 3 times. Twice for a couple of hours. Once for TWO DAYS, which was ski gear and American Airlines bought me $750 worth of replacement equipment. TSA has inspected my bags many times, but nothing ever pilfered. Armchair critics make me nauseous.