[FormerLurker]

Using the information from the graphic you posted you can see that the aircraft slowed 64 knots (I can't really read what airspeed is shown at point 1. either 385 or 395) between point 1 and 2.

You read it wrong Rokke. You should have researched a bit furthur into the radar graphics.

The aircraft's speed was 350 knots between the INIATING event at 20:31:12 and its position at point 1 at 20:31:16. From point 1 to point 2 at 20:31:21, its speed had INCREASED to an average of 395 knots over that time. That is an INCREASE of 45 knots. Hate to tell you this, but an INCREASE in airspeed does not allow for a zoom climb...

The NTSB believes the nose fell off at 8:31:16. In less than 5 seconds, TWA 800 has slowed 64 knots. That despite having the momemtum of a 747 travelling 385knots. That isn't inconsiderable.

Considering you misinterpreted the data, where the airspeed INCREASED by 45 knots rather than slowed down as you assert, the zoom climb didn't happen.

For a much more thorough analysis with even more charts and links, refer to post #476

[Rokke]

Yeah. I guess I should have been able to read right through that big red arrow. Regardless, the initiating event was not at 20:31:12. That was the last transponder return. That is not the same thing. But nice try.

[Rokke]

Look, this whole discussion has eroded into a schoolyard pissing match. I am now rehashing the same arguments that took place 300 posts ago in this same thread, but with different people. Talk about tiresome. I will return to this topic when A. the courts rule on Lahr's FOIA lawsuit B. A panel of engineers with the qualifications of the NTSB, Boeing, ALPA etc. reinvestigate the incident using all the tools at their disposal and come up with a different conclusion, or C. Hell freezes over, which is about as likely as B.
John, good luck with your book. I can't wait to read it. Make sure you source all your claims.
Formerlurker, I hope the chemtrails return soon, so you can return some of your conspiracy passion back to that very worthy subject.
Swordmaker, I'll see you in the engineering rooms of Boeing.