Hi Bear,
Originally Posted by Bearfoil
Forensically, the lack of damage due forward acceleration is hidden (prevented) by a superior vertical number, yes?
Without a close examination of the wreckage, even if it is not lying far from home, I'm reduced to guess that it may be. Also, that parts of the forward fuselage (cockpit) and engines could have absorbed much more "forward" brutal acceleration than most recovered floating parts. It seems also pictured by the cabin fragmentation and the wreckage mix in the sea bed. Of course, also, I can be totally wrong.