I was a classic engineer with Ups and flew this route many many times. I flew with this Captain when he was an FO and as a captain. Great guy. I was overseas when this accident Happened and for many months was devastated thinking had I been there as a PFE It might of had a different outcome. After reading this excellent prepared report, I now see that for sure there would have been 3 dead crew members. The rapidly damaged structure would have negated any system recovery attemps. Once the liner was breached and ducting dammaged there was no way to remove the smoke. I might have been able to have provided O2 for the Captain and provided a few more moments before the end.
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