[Zuben Elgenubi]

Video seems to show a trailing small parachute of some kind. hard to tell if that is what it is.

Yes, I saw that too.

gridlock, good summation

[Paleo Conservative]

Here’s a link to a video stream from BBC. There’s a button to press with your mouse to view it in full screen mode.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7958367.stm

[gridlock]

I think what looks like a trailing drouge chute is actually the right winglet.