Thank you, robbried. Not much to add except that civilian mapping sites, the press conference, and a news photograph give me the impression that the pole struck was perfectly aligned with Runway 10 as was the area where the debris has concentrated. The plane traveled directly over the corner of the manufacturing plant but was obviously unable to clear the 60-foot tall pole that was just behind the plant. By passing to the right of the pole, there was little chance to avoid hitting the wires.
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