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Originally Posted by vbvbvb088
On ABC TV an aviation expert noted that this plane was in a ground level accident (where I do not remember) - but it clipped / was clipped by another plane causing severe damage to rear rudder. As a watcher of air crash investigations I (armchair non-expert) note than when a portion of a plane is damaged that a much greater area needs to be replaced. My guess – say 10m2 damaged – at least 80m2 is to be ‘actioned’.
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No, that was 9 months ago and the aircraft was repaired by Boeing.
Also, a fuel leak from the wing tip - the damaged section would not automatically ignite as there is no ignition source there.