Originally Posted by Dave Gittins
I might for example make the assumption that a ditching was attempted (suggested by BOAC).
Dave, so as NOT to get RWA too excited about his cs article, which has serious flaws as I posted (deleted) and PM'd (not deleted
) and confirmed by Lost in Saigon, I should point out that I merely said, in #1599,
It is even possible (as far as I can ascertain) that it might even have attempted to ditch.
Not saying they did - or didn't, just pointing out that we do not know. Beware the somewhat goulish train of 'injury analysis' too - the jury is out on that one too.
Your last paragraph is a good comment.
MY personal opinion (which I detect is shared by many here) is that I have never known an aeroplane break up and then carry on for '50 or so' miles. Space Shuttle - yes. A330 I do not believe it is remotely possible.