FACTS PLEASE
FLIGHT PROFILE.....
Was the Shuttle flying straght and level at 200,000 feet, mach 18 at a pitch up angle of between 28 and 38 degrees when the disaster happened ?
Was it flying under computer (ie non-manual) control ?
At what stage in the flight profile are the high angles of bank (50 + degrees) normally iinitiated ( Altitude/speed/ distance from touchdown /computer or manual ?).
Are slowing down s-bends optional or obligatory in the standard flight plan.?
Yes I know that this will all be covred in the final Report but in my sadness I am battering my brains for an explanation of this heroic disaster and I don;t want to believe it was just happenchance !!!!!!!
Any info much appreciated