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Old 27th August 2025 | 11:51
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From: Den Haag
Originally Posted by Luther Sebastian
Rumour network, so my theory - inadvertent float deployment at cruise (above placarded limit), resulting drag causes nose-over, chopped tail with this result.
Looking at the speeds recorded in FR24 it seems unlikely, compared to the POH limits:





Interesting to see this Note in the POH:


It begs the question - what are they for, if not ditching????
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