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Old 1st Jul 2011, 13:07
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Sanus
 
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Tail Pylon detaching

Regardless of the cause I find it extraordinary that the tail pylon just 'snaps off' in this way. This sort of incident in all other types I am aware of would result in the tail cone distorting and thereby absorbing some of the impact reaction.

The 139 tailcone structure appears rigid (even brittle) and very unforgiving.
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