[Solson]

Most crashes are a combination of factors which, on their own would not cause a crash. It is not a conspiracy, it is simply investigation.

[Map Kernow]

Most crashes are a combination of factors which, on their own would not cause a crash. It is not a conspiracy, it is simply investigation.

I didn't say it was a conspiracy. I am saying that they're reaching for a comfortable explanation of Flt. 587--at least one that's more comfortable than terrorism. And they're pushing theories in our faces that sound as kooky and far-fetched as any of the anti-government conspiracy theories I've been reading about it.

[Steve_Seattle]

"most crashes are caused by a combination of factors"

That's my impression, and it seems to me the main factor here would have to be a serious structural defect in the tail assembly, and that the wake turbulence was just the straw that broke the camel's back. If the turbulence were the primary factor, I think we would have seen this kind of accident a long time ago. Planes routinely take off and land at about 2 minute intervals, and I'm sure intervals of less than 2 minutes are fairly common, even if regulations say otherwise.