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Old 26th Feb 2009, 18:11
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Desk Jockey
 
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Cockpit door

Originally Posted by ManaAdaSystem
And what the XXXX caused that damage to the cockpit roof? The nose gear is further back, so I don't think the strut could have done that. There must have been some massive forces acting at the pointy end when they hit the ground.

It looks like the cockpit door stanchion (doorframe) which I think is why in one video you see the fire service guy trying to hammer it back down, probably in an attempt to open the door.
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