[bluecollarman]

The possibility also exists that one or both engines had some foreign object or debris deliberately placed in them

I agree, it could be as simple as some kind of F.O.D. duct taped to the intake. That was my first thought also.

[concerned about politics]

some kind of F.O.D. duct taped to the intake. That was my first thought also.

DUCK TAPE? Oh no, not again!