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Old 22nd Aug 2013, 23:02
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mm43
 
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@ Tubby Linton;

As per your suggestions, have realigned the PAPI. The PAPI height is 630.6 feet and 3 feet below the RWY at TDZ. The threshold is 1166 feet to the north.

The graphic at Post #554 has been changed. A larger scale graphic is here.

I think the NTSB reference to 140 KTS IAS was probably taken prior to the initial contact, and time-wise the distance from impact to the top of the hill to the north of Bethel Dr equates to 9 secs and 130kts. I suggest that the tree felling had an impact on the final speed.

Last edited by mm43; 26th Aug 2013 at 20:05. Reason: changed large scale graphic to Rev 2 - 20130825
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