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"Ash Wyllie" wrote:

Dave opined

Reports are that it was struck by lighting AFTER it landed, and lost all
controls.

If true, the fly by wire advocates are going to be embarrassed.

"Skywise" wrote in message
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CNN showing a Luftanasa 737 skidded off the end of the
runway at Peasron (sp?) airport, Toronto Canada. The plane
is on fire but appears intact. Heavy thunderstorms reported
in the area.

Another phenomenon not mention so far is the 180 degree wind shift that
often occurs when a T-storm passes overhead. The cell is drawing air
from around it and can cause a sudden reversal in surface winds as it
passes overhead. Couple that with wind shears and downdrafts and you
have a "devil's mix" of atmosphere.