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Old 12th Nov 2010, 19:13
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Originally Posted by barit1
It's because a burst turbine disc will typically split in three segments, going three different directions. If two have been found on the left side, the third will be on the _____ (fill in the blank) side.
If that is correct and the disc split into 3 segments, then wouldn't one expect them to go off 120 degrees from each other?

Clearly 1 went Up and through the wing, so did one go off to port, but downwards (missing the outboard engine) and the other to starboard again downwards but thankfully missing the fuselage?
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