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Old 8th Mar 2007, 14:04
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Several posters have made comments in regards the flap position as viewed in photos/video.

Fortunately you are not part of the investigation team.

Do you really believe that the position of the flaps, as evident in the photos and post crash, is representative of the flap setting prior to the accident? The forces involved in the accident destroyed the aircraft...but the flaps/slats remained intact & in position? Circumstantial evidence!! Wait for the facts!
I don't agree that the forces involved in the accident destroyed the aircraft to the extent that they would likely alter the flap setting as seen in the photos. The eye off the beholders are probably making their judgements bases on in-situ relationships between fixed and movable surfaces. From what I see there is relatively little damage in these areas. Of course the actual investigators on-scene would have a look at jack screws and relative gouge marks to confirm.
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