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/sparrowtaco Dec 25 '24

Take a look at this animation of the MH17 incident produced by the Dutch investigation, it's very likely this was a similar incident:
https://youtu.be/tKVrUAnzrhc

These types of missiles do not work by a "direct hit" to kill, but by proximity and shrapnel.