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Old 17th Nov 2001, 16:10
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Iain
 
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I was wondering a couple things about the recent AA587 tragedy.
The tail must weight a lot, and being so after on the aircraft it could have taken the aircraft out of limits. Does this sound likely, and could it play a key role in the chain of events.
Also when the fin fell off I am sure the hydraulic lines where severed, I understand there are back up systems, but how would this effect the aircraft?
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