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Old 5th Nov 2017, 12:29
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Dr Jekyll
 
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Concorde 4590

What specifically caused the Concorde to go out of control when it did?

I've heard 3 versions. That it was barely at flying speed when it took off and there was a further loss of engine power. That the fire from the front fuel tank move the C of G (already a bit too far back) to move even further. Or that the fire burned through the hydraulics.

The third one sounds most plausible to me but opinions vary.
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