[SmithW]

Thanks for posting the article. It does seem that the NTSB is hurrying to the conclusion that the vertical stabilizer separated from the aircraft cleanly at the attachments and furthermore that this caused the aircraft promptly to spin out and crash. All that since Monday. I've been a pilot since 1965 and have 4000 hours of flying time including DC-9 experience with Eastern and commuter experience with Northwest. This accident investigation should arouse your suspicion. Maybe that's what it's intended to do.

[vmatt]

This accident investigation should arouse your suspicion.

You're welcome, and you have aroused mine.