"It was a tough lie and I didn't know if it would come out hot or soft, so I protected it and played a real safe shot but it didn't really get out and I had to chip again, " he said.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia | Mobile Phones Frustrate Razor Sharp Tiger Woods

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations said the accident shows the need for the next best thing - braking systems of soft cement beyond the runway, where wheels can sink in and slow the jets to a safe stop.

NPR: Brazilian Prosecutors Seek to Close Airport After Crash