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Mike writes:
<<<Brent,
I apologize for making any incorrect comparisons. I based my
statement on the NTSB report, here's a brief excerpt.
"The aircraft then veered further right off the runway as the
pilot applied power for a go-around, with the aircraft eventually
impacting conifer trees growing 30 feet south of the runway's edge."
Mike Easley
Colorado Springs>>>
No apology needed Mike. The NTSB text would be more accurate if
"veered" was replaced with "continued". The aircraft didn't veer until
the right wing tip hit a series of trees. The attached photo shows the
first , and only, skid marks from the left main tire. Note that they
are already pointing at an angle to the centerline.
It should be understood that asymmetrical drag will cause the airframe
to yaw but it will continue to travel in a straight line UNTIL it is
acted on by a lateral force. During a taxi turn, differential braking
causes the airframe to yaw and camber thrust on the tires accelerates
the airframe to the new vector. If you don't believe me you can ask
Newton.
Regards
Brent Regan
Strip 1.JPG
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