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A330 is large, and has local differential accelerations. Schiphol 737 collapsed onto the tail, then the mid section, then the (accelerated) nose. The Ocean was roiled as well, swell and wave action could have "littered" the impact point. It is even possible here that the nose section separated before contact with the surface. "Throughout the Cabin" is an expression that asks more questions than it settles (En Ligne de Vol?) If Pitch excursions were rapid (likely) unseated passengers would have been tossed about sufficient to cause dramatic and fatal injuries well before impact.

I return to the obvious. The use of language, the selective parsing of evidence and cause and effect; the reports strike a pose, yet one that can be withdrawn pending the finding of "new evidence". The Rest Capsule was collapsed and utterly destroyed, it was under the cabin floor, the galley was above it. Again, it is a large airplane, and local accelerations are not a surprise at all. "Intact at impact", It frankly is not beyond the pale to entertain a loss of hull integrity well before the impact with the Ocean. It is a long discussion, and because the Reports serve to dissuade a discussion, one that is unlikely to be considered. It is at all costs necessary to avoid any speculation that this wreck bears any resemblance to AA587.

mm43 Was the Tail yawing to port? Or was the a/c Yawing to port, the tail to starboard?

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