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Old 20th Mar 2009, 23:11
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Hard to see from the first picture, but I think the damage may stretch over the rear pressure bulkhead which would mean a very expensive repair- removal of fin and complete rear fusleage aft of the bulkhead and bulkhead replacement. A lot of reskinning and frame replacement- this one will be horrific.

I very much doubt whether anybody actually felt the scrape. The smoke in the cabin is interesting- where did that come from?

The landing was hard and long and caused severe damage to the undercarriage (although the aircraft was still able to taxi to stand).
This doesn't compute! Sounds all round one where you wish you'd stayed in bed!
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