Originally Posted by
Machinbird
The aerial view of the crash site shows what appears to be roof damage in all directions (blue tarps) indicating a high energy near vertical impact.
The purpose of discussion of accidents serves to narrow the initial realm of posible causes and serves to focus the discussion.
When I was going through the training command we were killingh on average 1 person per week and we avidly read the CNATRA weekly accident report to better understand the numerous ways you can have a bad day.
I think FDR is probably pretty close to the truth with his thoughts on bird strikes. If proven, perhaps some reinforcement of the canopy or other structure would be warranted.
The blue tarps are from the recent Hurricane Sally damage........