[Thud]

I agree with the first part of your secondary theory. IMO the tile-shedding began at the trailing edge. I'm still uncertain as to whether the final loss of control was due to increasing port drag eventually overpowering the ability of the control mechanisms to maintain stability, or there was a final catastrophic event causing loss of control - mostly likely an elvon burn-through.

[Cold Heat]

IMO the tile-shedding began at the trailing edge.

Actually, we believe it began at the wheel well door area,(left side), and progressed from there, once the door failed.

[XBob]

592- "I agree with the first part of your secondary theory. IMO the tile-shedding began at the trailing edge. "

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see #618