The Mystery of Flight 587

Brother Jonathan Gazette -- Scroll Down all the way ^ | 11/15/2001 | Marshall Smith

[Defender2]

Nita in reply to You're Reply #14. It's plausible, But it's still too early in the investigation to be speculative or to add anything at this time. These investigations take time to be thourough.

[Republic]

Just possibly one of the most fascinating and extraordinary threads I have read in a long time. Thank you so much for this posting. I am not sure I will ever forget the circumstances (g-forces) and activity that would have gone on in the cabin as described of the author should his scenario have actually taken place. Horrifying.

I guess I fall in the sabateur column on this one, but believe explosives started the mechanical failures. I also think it happened in NY to rub salt in wounds not healed yet. And that it crashed into Rockaway is simply chilling.

Whatever happened-this discussion has been remarkable. And it reflects what many of us hunger for when we drop into our FR world-top notch debate of issues and ideas. This thread is a TEN in my book!

[_Jim]

Another cargo bay door?

Is that *your* purported theory on this one ... wise guy?

You know, the discipline of engineering and the use one's analytical abilities and training in the field of enginering in the post-analysis of a dissaster is beyond most people - and I suspect you fall into this category.

In the future - keep quiet unless you've got something substantive to say on as serious a subject as this.

[mrustow]

Amazing article! See also:

Did a Bomb Take Down Flight 587?

[copycat]

This has it close. Everything after the initial flat spin is correct. However, there are problems with the cut hydraulic line part.

IMHO, a shoe bomber detonated near the right wing. This small explosion caused a larger explosion of a fuel tank. Two explosions, fire, and smoke were witnessed by MULITPLE persons. I believe these explosions caused damage to the right wing which initiated the flat spin to the left. Debris from the wing and the resulting sidewards air pressure took off the tail. The engines at full power subsequently torqued from thier mounts.

Evidence that supports this theory can be found here...

Jet "exploded into pieces"
Feds Downplay Flt. 587 Explosion Reports

Breakup of Airliner is captured on security film.
Flight 587 Video Shows "Puff of Smoke" in Sky
FBI Sitting on Flt. 587 Videotape

Accident Theories Falling Like Dominoes (a collection of trial balloons)
Air Turbulence May Be Factor in Jetline Crash, Officials Say
Sabotage Explains Fight 587 Crash, Expert Says

JetBlue Pilot Saw American Airlines Crash
Flt. 587 Eyewitnesses insist Expolsion Came Before Tail Broke Off