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Old 07-12-2017, 08:44 PM
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I also am confused at that comment. Of course we're interested, of course we care. All of us have lost friends and sometimes family. We want to know why this happened. This is close and personal to all of us.

I feel terrible for their families.
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Old 07-13-2017, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Dakota View Post
You really need a hobby. Maybe one that doesn't involve the internet.


I've been to ALPA, USAF & USN Accident Investigation schools. I sincerely apologize if my observations offend you.

Next time I'll try to speak slower ... please try to put down the beer and focus.

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Originally Posted by atpcliff View Post
Heard via tv that eyewitness said heard explosion, looked up and saw engine trailing smoke, then it crashed...

RIP...
One of the witnesses describe the smoke as a white vapor. Like misting fuel, maybe?
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A very moving tribute by an "unknown soldier."

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Originally Posted by Dougdrvr View Post
One of the witnesses describe the smoke as a white vapor. Like misting fuel, maybe?
That's what I thought when the witness described "white smoke" like a "stunt plane"

I agree that both wings appear to have made it to the crash site. Whether or not all the engines or their components did is another question. I can easily see where a prop/blade or rotating internal engine component liberated causing all sorts of structural and/or control damage. That's why heavier rotating components have specific life limits for replacement.

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