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21st Nov 2017, 11:49

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Mr Wuli

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Direction of Failure

Is it just random chance that the failed Blades/Disc exited away from the Aircraft, rather than towards it? Would that have been worse? The shrapnel spray pattern on the outer engine cowling looks frightening....

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