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Flightradar 24 does some "compression" depending on how far out you zoom. I noticed this when looking at traffic over Canada. You see more graphically represented when you zoom in.

According to Dr. Michael Osterholm, a man made virus (if you were going there with man-made) would not be this effective.

A good interview with Dr. Michael Osterholm.

TSB now hiring....

Leather pants? Thieves are stylish in the lower mainland.

...and a generous amount of rattle reducing Nerf material.

Interesting article; YVR-YYZ made the list. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/top-airline-routes-by-revenue/?fbclid=IwAR07-YQoGPniTqsEQHGsbZk3GiyLehtWAW6eUMXtyxzdXph4iyIFbP6tgio

...or, how much work is being done by technicians vs AMEs.

This forum has been a regular stop for me for almost 20 years for the quality posts on many diverse subjects. Most important are the posts discussing accident/incident investigation and the mostly thoughtful and respectful contributions by all. These discussions do contribute, albeit indirectly, to the high level of safety the industry enjoys.

The v shape fracture surface is consistent with running over an object vs cap separation type failures.

Upon further reflection it would remain a transport category aircraft under CAR705.

A less restrictive maintenance program?

The conditions were conducive for carb icing that could have resulted in a reduction in power. Carb ice would not directly cause the aircraft to crash but may have been one event leading up to the terrible outcome.

Temp dew point 6/6 with an O540 powerplant.

Happened with Air France A340 overrun too.