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basa · 06-09-2004, 14:35

I agree that the impact site of the Pentagon does on first impression look odd for it to have been hit by a 757 travelling at - what 400kts ?? One small (comparatively) hole and no signs of impact from the wings or engines.

I would've expected two holes for the engines and what I could only describe as a 'splat' mark for the fuselage, much like a fly on a windscreen.

An aluminium fuselage end on would most likely concertina rather than act like a dart passing through - what - 6 or more walls of thick heavily reinforced concrete.

Also where the wings attach to the fuselage there are a number of high strength spars which would also IMO exert major damage, but none is evident.

But then I am no expert.

I do have to say that I believe there is far more compelling evidence to suggest it was the 757, not least where did the real aeroplane with all its pax go ??

The whole thing is an enigma.

06-09-2004, 14:35	#59
basa Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S Manchester Age: 77 Posts: 1,766	Re: What did hit the Pentagon? I agree that the impact site of the Pentagon does on first impression look odd for it to have been hit by a 757 travelling at - what 400kts ?? One small (comparatively) hole and no signs of impact from the wings or engines. I would've expected two holes for the engines and what I could only describe as a 'splat' mark for the fuselage, much like a fly on a windscreen. An aluminium fuselage end on would most likely concertina rather than act like a dart passing through - what - 6 or more walls of thick heavily reinforced concrete. Also where the wings attach to the fuselage there are a number of high strength spars which would also IMO exert major damage, but none is evident. But then I am no expert. I do have to say that I believe there is far more compelling evidence to suggest it was the 757, not least where did the real aeroplane with all its pax go ?? The whole thing is an enigma.