PT6Driver: Ref speeds
Chealander, in his 3d & last press conference prior to returning Washington, gave the following info (I watched this as occurring):
1. NSTB estimated wt of A/C at 55,000 lbs (closely 25,000 kg) at location of incident-- NSTB estimated fuel burn enroute. (Possibly ans to quest).
2. 30-pg flight folder (terminology?) for crew said that (instructed?) configuration for landing on runway involved would be 119 kts 15 flaps if no ice (might have said no icing expected); in icing conditions it would be 139 kts 15 flaps. (Think this was in prepared remarks.)
3. [Careful] review by MET officals had determined icing at this location to be between 4000 MSL down to 2500 MSL. (Prepared remarks, I think).
4. A turbulence sigmet was issued prior to the event [that would apply to this area]. It was not in the 30-page folder. It was not known at this time if it had been transmitted to the A/C [TTX--he did not have exact term].
5. Engines found in full run position [full if I recall]; all 6 blades attached to one engine, and missing blades on other found at scene.
There were other remarks and Q/A; I missed last one (2 if short) Q/A due TV station switching away; he was going to promised press contact numbers when I reaquired.
OE