islandboy Pre-takeoff checklist Joined Feb 2, 2014 Messages 306 Display Name Display name: islandboy May 20, 2019 #1 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/honduras-plane-crash-kills-4-americans-1-canadian-n1007601
3393RP En-Route Joined Oct 8, 2012 Messages 4,027 Display Name Display name: 3393RP May 21, 2019 #2 The crumpled fuselage says an extreme nose down hard impact. Do you ever look at photos and think "How the heck did that happen?" I would expect an engine failure to produce a relatively successful ditching in that shallow water. Maybe a stall and spin while turning on climbout? Just have to shake your head and say "Rest in peace", I guess. Tough outcome.
The crumpled fuselage says an extreme nose down hard impact. Do you ever look at photos and think "How the heck did that happen?" I would expect an engine failure to produce a relatively successful ditching in that shallow water. Maybe a stall and spin while turning on climbout? Just have to shake your head and say "Rest in peace", I guess. Tough outcome.
frfly172 Touchdown! Greaser! Joined Oct 22, 2008 Messages 16,499 Location mass fla Display Name Display name: ron keating May 21, 2019 #3 RIP
Rein Hart Pre-takeoff checklist Joined Dec 25, 2018 Messages 157 Display Name Display name: TOGA May 21, 2019 #4 Five people plus inevitable luggage and dealing with engine failure or stall... pilot had his hands full.
Five people plus inevitable luggage and dealing with engine failure or stall... pilot had his hands full.