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In reply to the discussion: Crash of 747 caught on dashcam in Afghanistan (video) [View all]Capt.Rocky300
(1,005 posts)10. You can still stall with all engines producing full power.
It's a matter of aerodynamics, not power that causes the wing to stall. This could have been a cargo shift or a flight control issue.
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Thanks, I was just going to ask what changed the angle of ascent - I'm amazed anyone survived.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#16
Sorry to hear that... Sabotage was a thought I had too, unfortunately. Either mechanical with tying
freshwest
May 2013
#26
It seemed like he took a long sigh near the end before speeding up to go and help.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#18
That focus will make come to you. The poster I replied to was talking about the video maker. Bye.
freshwest
May 2013
#41
I'm thinking that the driver is a contractor or airfield security or something
Blue_Tires
May 2013
#43
Agreed. I don't think we need to nitpick at people at the site of sudden tragedy.
freshwest
May 2013
#44
I'm hoping it wasn't some kind of computer malfunction. Someone says the cargo shifted, though.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#17
I'd think it was the cargo shifting on takeoff causing the weight and balance to shift to the rear
neverforget
Apr 2013
#8
My uninformed speculation is the pilot went full throttle and that caused smoke
AngryAmish
May 2013
#33