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Old 11th August 2009 | 17:20
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vapilot2004
 
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From: fairly close to the colonial capitol
The BEA has stated that the vertical fin broke away from the fuselage due to impact. Something about how the attach points were distorted and forces were assumed to come from the rear.
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