Upset Events, Wake Vortices
As the American Airlines Flight 587 probe enters its sixth month, investigators remain focused on upset events and the role of wake turbulence to yield major clues as to what caused the Nov. 21, 2001, crash. The Airbus A300-600's composite rudder and vertical stabilizer fell off the aircraft minutes...
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