MH17 Crash: Dutch experts report Dutch experts say Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 broke up in mid-air after being hit by objects that pierced the plane at high velocity in July. The new report also said there was no evidence of technical or human error. Correspondents say this matches claims that MH17 was hit by missile shrapnel. Investigators relied on cockpit data, air traffic control and images, as the crash site in eastern Ukraine remains too dangerous to access amid fighting between government troops and rebels. Key findings of report: * Likely that damage resulted in loss of structural integrity of aircraft, leading to break-up in the air. * Forward parts of plane found near Petropavlivka closest to last flight data broadcast. * Cockpit window contained numerous small puncture holes suggesting small objects entered from above level of cockpit floor. * Damage to forward section indicates plane penetrated by large number of high-velocity objects from outside. * No evidence found of manipulation of flight and data recorders. * No indication of technical or operational issues with plane or crew. Pic.: The Dutch team analysed photographs of the wreckage that showed a number of pieces with multiple holes.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:35:42 +0000
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