how did I know the plane was a 737-800? The images from FOX tv this morning showed the side of the plane it Boeing 737-800 was painted on the side. Later, with better views, I agreed.
But i didn't see the position of the thrust reversers...anyone have a good picture ( my computer is very old and doesn't show them)? Were the reversers deployed?
AS to METARS and the like...wx can change rapidly and might not be included.
Windshear might lead a pilot to carry more speed and then over run the runway...does anyone have the total length of the runway in question?
While there is still reasonable question as to undershoot or overshoot...any markings of the plane touching down on the runway? did it land long?
airplanes of this type are built in three main pieces, the front where pilots are, the main, and the rear...so breaking in pieces is sort of normal...and yes, some people can get out the split.