Before the speculation starts...
The Midi Libre reported windsurfers saying the aircraft "pitched up and down". Difficult to judge from a wind-surf board, IMHO !
A local 'gendarme' (usually a more reliable witness) stated he was watching the aircraft, when at some point it started a turn and then dived into the water.
I think for the moment that's all we know. With the big size of the search team, we can hope the FDR and CVR will be found fairly soon.
CJ
Edit: thanks, Tubby, for the AvHerald link. The map and approach plate explain why there were eye witnesses from both Canet and Saint-Cyprien.
Last edited by ChristiaanJ; 28th Nov 2008 at 16:02.
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