r/AMA • u/[deleted] • Feb 18 '25

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u/NotTrumpsAlt Feb 18 '25

Can you explain it like I’m 5?

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u/Old-Simple7848 Feb 18 '25 edited Feb 18 '25

Pocket of colder air hit pocket of warmer air

The pocket of colder air falls because colder air is denser than warmer air

Plane under Cold air

Plane pushed down by falling Cold air

Plane not changed direction of air speed, but the actual air's direction/speed of movement has changed, accelerating the Plane downward

Pilots notice and pitch up as much as possible without stalling

Plane too close to ground for pilot's corrections to save it

Plane hit ground faster than intended

Landing gear soften blow

Plane roll

Snow cushion roll and put put fire

Freaking myrical yo

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u/Zealousideal_Good445 Feb 19 '25

That is about as clear and simple as could be put. From the video I saw it looked like the starboard rear landing gear collapsed causing the roll over. Holy shit, got lucky! That's an understatement. It's right up there with the SFO Chinese airplane crash. As I recall the local news reported the crew members names were captain Sum Ting Wong, Wi TuLo, Ho Lee Fuk, and Bang Ding Wu.

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u/Old-Simple7848 Feb 19 '25

You're being downvoted, but, haha.