The picture of an engine nacelle/cowling posted by 1stspotter (#1447) appears to show fragment punctures similar to the damage seen around the cockpit wreckage (presumptively from SAM warhead).
Would such ballistic intrusion by metallic components into the engine itself cause the shedding of turbine/compressor blades and result in destructive imbalance forces (i.e. the engine then shook itself to bits)?
Last edited by deanm; 21st Nov 2014 at 09:49.
Reason: Clarity & spulling!