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Old 29th May 2011, 05:33
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The last recorded values were a vertical speed of -10,912 ft/min, a ground speed of 107 kt, pitch attitude of 16.2 degrees nose-up, roll angle of 5.3 degrees left and a magnetic heading of 270 degrees.

ground speed: 107 kt
vertical speed: -10,912 ft/min = -107 kt

Coincidence? Maybe.

The mathematician in me says this a/c achieved some sort of exotic aerodynamic stability during its descent. Wish I had more info about a/c heading during its descent.
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