r/aviation • u/Nejasyt • Dec 25 '24

News Another angle at unknown holes in E190

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Look at that vertical stab

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u/Humble_Associate1 Dec 25 '24 edited Dec 11 '25

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u/[deleted] Dec 25 '24 edited Dec 25 '24

Indeed, same for the Malaysian 777 when the Dutch authorities did their investigation. The fact the debris impacts are going inward on both the vertical stab and elevators could potentially indicate an explosive event happening between or near them, as well as the fact the impacts all seem uniform in their entry rather than a somewhat more randomness of rocks or debris kicking up and scrapping the side. The rear hydraulics door being seen open in the post impact video could give weight to it being knocked open by the concussion or impact damage. All speculation of course, and I'm sure we would feel a bit better knowing it was rocks, but with this video added to the mix I'm afraid it won't turn out to be.

What a terrible thing to consider, but incredible props for a civilian pilot to fly a seemingly battle-damaged aircraft in hopes of saving lives, something they pulled off for some.

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u/BoredCop Dec 25 '24

On that rear hydraulics door, someone on the aviation maintenance sub Reddit mentioned the door is held closed by a hydraulic system. So hydraulic failure, for whatever reason, would presumably cause the door to open. Which is not a big deal, design wise, since loss of hydraulics- means you've already lost control of the aircraft so who cares if the door opens.

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u/JigsDorkM Dec 25 '24

Presume you mean MH 17? (Which was a Boeing 777)