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Old 8th July 2009 | 10:47
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HarryMann
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That's another useful data point. I am guessing the point where a loss due to rain becomes feasible to consider is maybe 15,000 feet give or take some.
.. and maybe a very good one, with the limited points available after 02:10
Could also be due to pitch or roll angle if momentarily exceeded those limits discussed above

Another data point that has been lost way back when, to add to the VS (& possibly tailcone) is the single spoiler that was found.

Admittedly a very small and dubious one, but nevertheless, bearing in mind the suggested impact mode, could this really have been broken off (apparently by a forwards force & upwards bending moment) with the assocaited flaps in the retracted position?
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