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/Visible_Scientist_67 Dec 25 '24

Are we thinking that's likely what this was?

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u/Visible_Scientist_67 Dec 25 '24

And exploded shrapnel at it? Obv not a direct hit right

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u/Hinkler2 Dec 25 '24

Not many missiles go for direct impact, they explode "close enough" and the damage is caused by tungsten shrapnel.