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NTSB: SpaceShipTwo broke apart when “feathering” activated early
The Guardian has a good summary of how things are proceeding with the two-day-old National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation into the destruction of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, which occurred at approximately 10:12am PDT on October 31. Some eyewitnesses reported seeing an explosion when the craft broke up, prompting speculation that the accident had something to do with SpaceShipTwo’s hybrid rocket engine—an engine that was making its first flight with its new fuel. (arstechnica.com) Daha Fazlası...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
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NTSB says SS2 deployed feathering mechanism prematurely
NTSB's intial findings says premature deployment of feathering system by SpaceShip Two
http://www.aviationanalysis.net/2014/11/ntsb-ss2-deployed-feathering-mechanism.html
NTSB says SS2 deployed feathering mechanism prematurely
NTSB's intial findings says premature deployment of feathering system by SpaceShip Two
http://www.aviationanalysis.net/2014/11/ntsb-ss2-deployed-feathering-mechanism.html
It is great to see the NTSB and the other investigating groups find what happened so quick. Why it happened may take quite a bit longer but at least they can focus on the feather system and its procedures. One question I have, if anyone can answer it, is how does the pilot escape system work on SS2. I read in at least one article that the surviving pilot ejected but I don't think that ejection seats work well with that design structure. Could it be that he was ejected during the breakup or somehow just got out on his own and the other pilot was not as fortunate? I'm sure we will find out. Prayers for the families and continued support for Virgin as they chase the dream.
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You are not being factual about the test pilots, they are hard working professionals that risk their lives and we must be thankful for their work but what is questionable is Branson rushing a flight to Space (?) a paltry 100 km altitude in an extremely risky craft after only a handful of tests (he was planning on sending paying pax up in early 2015). Rocket Science for all of its accomplishments over the past 60 years is not 100% perfect.
I'd like to see you say that face-to-face to the survivor, to the widow and children of the dead pilot, and to their friends and co-workers. It's easy to make glib, callous, ignorant comments from the safety of your bedroom, but you wouldn't (at least I sincerely hope you wouldn't) actually say something that moronic to them. Does it make you feel cool or somehow better by posting something as cold-hearted as that? If you really are compelled by some deep-seated personal demons to post that sort of thing, at least learn how to spell.
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo’s surviving pilot managed to parachute from 50,000 feet without an oxygen mask
Investigators are trying to figure out how Virgin Galactic’s pilot, Pete Siebold, managed to parachute to safety from about 50,000 feet without a pressure suit or oxygen mask and survive with only a shoulder injury.
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/11/04/virgin-galactic-spaceshiptwos-surviving-pilot-managed-to-parachute-from-50000-feet-without-an-oxygen-mask/