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Old 10th Nov 2007, 11:51
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Busbert
 
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Having seen the photos on airdisaster.com, I would be most surprised if this aircraft flies again.
The LH MLG was torn off, the CLG is buried up to the top of the wheels, and more critically it looks like the LH keel beam has been tortured. That is bonded monolitic carbon so *not terribly repairable*
Whether this puppy flies again will hinge on the condition of the wing skins and the spars, and the facilities available in Quito.
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