“In all likelihood brought down by an act of terrorism.” Why is no one suggesting the possibility of a missile? The fact that the plane swerved, perhaps prior to exploding might indicate that the pilots attempted to avoid something.
Because it was out over the sea and too high for man portable missiles. The only things that could touch it are missiles the size of telephone poles that require multiple large radars and a computer installation in support to fire, i.e., a warship. No warships in the area, it’s a very congested shipping lane and nobody reported seeing a fire-farting telephone pole being launched - they are rather obvious.
I’m pretty sure these aircraft don’t have missile warning systems..
My guess is that the plane made those maneuvers because the tail of the plane and the wings were no longer working in harmony - for whatever reason..
Plane veers hard right - pilots try to regain control with zero tail presence - that’s all..
I do know that hitting a moving target at that altitude and speed from sea level requires a lot of technology and ordinance.. and in that region you’d have to have a lot of collusion because every military in the region would see the missile launch..
My 2 pennies..