Originally Posted by
Capt Fathom
GBO. Why is there a gradual decompression? Are you saying an exploding crew oxygen cylinder blows only a small hole in the fuselage.
I suspect the theory extends not necessarily to an exploding bottle but to an overall system failure, possibly leading to an explosive loss of components but not an explosive decompression. As has been seen in aviation, the randomness of such a failure can manifest itself in any number of results from small and inconsequential to Aloha "cabriolet" or worse. A rupture of the pressure hull need only be large enough to exceed the ability of the system to control with closed outflow valves to lead to a gradual decompression. If as is stated the cabin altitude warning threshold altitude value is reset to 15,000ft then this gives ample opportunity for a human (especially a smoker) to be gradually overcome by hypoxia, especially if he's overwhelmed with automation failure and other technically complex and confusing system failures on top of a diversion.
The principle of Occam's Razor has been mentioned a few times. This principle is often misunderstood and misused by the ignorant. The principle is not intended in and of itself to rule out more complex theories with extreme prejudice. The principle is simply a preference in an approach for the more easily testable theories to be examined first.
The failure of a single light bulb once led to the loss of an L-1011. You could draw a straight line between the start and end. It is easily arguable that a single and fairly straightforward mechanical failure cascading into a series of secondary and HF failures leading to a hull loss is a much more simple theory than a conspiracy (or singular plan) to commit suicide, destroy an airliner and kill hundreds crew and passengers while following a weird but pre-determined flight path.
In fact it is fascinating that the same people rubbishing as conspiracy-theorists anyone on other threads making counter-claims of any sort to do with pandemic happenings are now conspiracy-theorising themselves. So why did he or they do it? We've heard all sorts of rumours, none substantiated; a conspiracy theory postulating a deliberate action needs development which hasn't been provided. Also, the flight sim game theory just doesn't stand up to scrutiny. Where's your tin hat? While you're at it, who was behind 9/11? Who killed JFK?
GBO's theory is definitely on the right track.
GBO, where'd you get this theory of yours? Please post a link.