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To: safeasthebanks

The capsule being covered in Velcro, which was highly flammable, played a role as well.

Iirc there was supposed to be an engineer in the capsule with them. Unsuited, in the void storage space behind the seats. He ended up staying outside, but was convinced that he could have snuffed out the spark (possibly with a portable fire extinguisher kept in the cabin) right away and avoided the tragedy.


28 posted on 01/27/2014 9:00:46 AM PST by tanknetter
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To: tanknetter

Yes, I remember that as well (about the engineer). I believe he was played by Kevin Pollak.


46 posted on 01/27/2014 10:09:42 AM PST by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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