Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Glad I flew in a vintage warbird once but probably won't again.
What happened?
Looked at a few of the Sunday edition Zurich papers this morning. Seems like one of the early theories advanced by a Swiss aviation journalist has water collecting in the tanks as result of atypical atmospheric conditions (vapor/heat) exacerbated by a black metal finish, while parked. Consequently, engine power was later interrupted in flight. The startled crew sharply turned back, presumably causing an unrecoverable loss of lift. Meanwhile, investigators are going through passengers cameras trying to recover anything useful. Barring an airworthiness discovery or action by authorities, the company may begin to resume operations by month's end.