takata
There is a facet that is clear at this point that has to do with civil and legal procedure, not just the search for TRUTH. From now on, the outcome of this investigation has direct bearing on civil procedure, liability, and whose pockets empty. Those responsible will do everything conceivable to mitigate loss. Some will have the appearance of compassion, don't you believe it. This is an enterprise, the repercussions of this accident will change the direction of how people travel, and how commerce is conducted, for years to come.
Lemurian
BEA's proposition that the a/c struck as it did is compelling, and I believe very likely exactly as it happened. My issue was with the report's propaganda, not the evidence... By the way, it is not certain she was heading West, she could have hit with her nose pointing East, and the lighter things backtracked on descent and dispersed "beyond" West of the heavy stuff.
From the look of the debris, it cannot be completely ruled out that impact was not nose first, and for many reasons, but also either WEST or EAST directed.
Even with the final report, most of the conclusions will have only "percentages" of certainty, they will be weighted as the other evidence instructs, imho.
Last edited by bearfoil; 12th May 2011 at 15:02.