Fuselage "scrape", stab bulkhead, FDR
Thanks for the clarifications on registration characters.
I don't seen any clear indication that a dent or scrape occurred. There are no visible longitudinal waves in the metal as in the case of a scrape over length, and a dent requires a striking object which adds another level of conjecture. If anything the upper (in the pic) 'scrape' ridge appears outward from the interior, and the lower appears inward ie an accordion combination. Loss of paint can also be overextension in one direction or sequential bending in opposite directions (because the panel as photographed is close to original curved/planar shape. The axis of the paint loss could also be consistent with a flat landing of high vertical velocity.
Correction: FDR located aft of the pressurization bulkhead and though close in distance to the diver/photographer, not visible by diver. Absence of pings is odd unless no detectors had not yet been in place.. Mud doesn't appear to be a problem.
Last edited by Leightman 957; 7th Jan 2015 at 19:13.
Reason: Revised FDR location