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Old Jan 2, 2024 | 2:54 pm
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Originally Posted by mnhusker
Fire crews letting the aircraft burn to the ground:

Does this imply a worry about toxic fumes from the resin materials the hull is made of?

Many have noted that this is the first fire/hull lose of a composite aircraft.
My guess this would have been a huge factor as to why they weren't more aggressive with their defensive fire attack.
Why risk your crew for no real gain..
Protect the section with the data recorders and do what you can safely.
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