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Old 15th Apr 2009, 04:24
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am assuming the rollover in these MD11 landing accidents is because the airspeed at touchdown is on the high side and the wing still attached is still flying/providing lift. Gear collapse/ wing failure alone would not roll a plane with an intact wing/engine/some fuel on the other side.
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