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Introduction
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
1. As far as the FDR and CVR they were sequestered by the FBI to maintain completecontrol.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
2. There are 2 distinct and different debris fields a distance away from the crash site tat was too far for wind to blow for both fields.
-Bill Crowley.
"The NTSB says it is not only plausible, but probable,"
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
3. There was a large piece of engine core found a distance away from the crash site, neither the wind, explosion, or bounce properly explains how this piece of engine could get that distance away from the crash site.
"It's not unusual for an engine to move or tumble across the ground," says Michael K. Hynes, an airline accident expert who investigated the crash of TWA Flight 800 out of New York City in 1996. "When you have very high velocities, 500 mph or more," Hynes says, "you are talking about 700 to 800 ft. per second. For something to hit the ground with that kind of energy, it would only take a few seconds to bounce up and travel 300 yards."
Originally posted by ULTIMA14. There are many eyewitness accounts of other aircraft in the area.
Originally posted by ThroatYogurt
The Flight Data Recorder
The FBI were the lead investigators for the crash in Shanksville. The FDR was handed over to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Division on September 13, 2001.
A source close to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) who asked to remain anonymous when asked about the " ongoing [black box] investigation, " told us that "the NTSB never closely examined the cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) and flight data recorders (FDRs) recovered from American Flight 77 which hit the Pentagon, and United flight 93 which crashed in Pennsylvania.
The source added that “the [CVR and FDR]tapes were sequestered by the FBI and quickly taken to its Quantico, Virginia labs where analysis was conducted solely under the Bureau’s influence in order to maintain complete control.” However, according to the individual with knowledge of the investigation, “there were a few NTSB officials allowed to observe, but their influence on the probe and tape inspection was minimal at best.”
The SSFDR (Solid State Flight Data Recorder) was examined by the NTSB. They determined that the recorder and memory board were found to have damage. Since the amount of the damage was not known, the FDR was taken to the manufactures facility in Redman, Washington. The data was extracted at the Honeywell facility and electronically transfered to the NTSB headquarters.
As a matter of fact, ABC news reported on 9-13-2001 that “Although investigators look for an entire black box, sometimes the only parts of the device that survive are the recorder’s crash-survivable memory units (CSMU). The CSMU is almost indestructible. [A former NTSB source told us that only a direct hit from a nuclear blast can destroy it] ABC also said that “it is housed within a stainless-steel shell that contains titanium or aluminum and a high-temperature insulation of dry silica material.”
The CVR was found a day after the FDR was found at a depth of approx. 25 ft inside the ground. Presented as evidence at the Moussaoui as evidence, the entire transcript can be found here:
While I don't agree with the "2 Distinct" debris fields, there were reports of debris 8 miles away in New Baltimore, PA. There were also debris in Indian Lake that was 2 1/2 miles away. Below please find a diagram of where debris were found.
See the following dagram that shows 2 distinct debris fields.
911research.wtc7.net...
Question I would like to present to Ultima1:
Since you are leaning toward the shoot down theory:
- Several family members stayed on the line up until Flight 93 crashed, how come there were not any victims family members describing explosions?
Well this witness did state on the phone about smoke and an explosion.
www.historycommons.org...
9:58 a.m. September 11, 2001: Passenger Ed Felt Said to Describe Explosion and White Smoke from Bathroom Call
Edward Felt. [Source: Family photo]A man dials emergency 9-1-1 from a bathroom on the plane, crying, “We’re being hijacked, We’re being hijacked!” [Toronto Sun, 9/16/2001] The operator reports, “He heard some sort of explosion and saw white smoke coming from the plane and we lost contact with him.” [ABC News, 9/11/2001; ABC News, 9/11/2001; Associated Press, 9/12/2001] One minute after the call begins, the line goes dead. [Pittsburgh Channel, 12/6/2001] Investigators believe this was Edward Felt, the only passenger not accounted for on phone calls. He was sitting in first class, so he probably was in the bathroom near the front of the plane. At one point, he appears to have peeked out the bathroom door during the call. [Longman, 2002, pp. 193-194, 196] The mentions of smoke and explosions on the recording of his call are now denied. [Longman, 2002, pp. 264] The person who took Felt’s call is not allowed to speak to the media. [Mirror, 9/12/2002]
Entity Tags: Edward Felt
Timeline Tags: Complete 911 Timeline, 9/11 Timeline
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
The FDR and CVR they were sequestered by the FBI to maintain completecontrol.
911research.wtc7.net...
A source close to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) who asked to remain anonymous when asked about the " ongoing [black box] investigation, " told us that "the NTSB never closely examined the cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) and flight data recorders (FDRs) recovered from American Flight 77 which hit the Pentagon, and United flight 93 which crashed in Pennsylvania.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
The source added that “the [CVR and FDR]tapes were sequestered by the FBI and quickly taken to its Quantico, Virginia labs where analysis was conducted solely under the Bureau’s influence in order to maintain complete control.” However, according to the individual with knowledge of the investigation, “there were a few NTSB officials allowed to observe, but their influence on the probe and tape inspection was minimal at best.”
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
911research.wtc7.net...
As a matter of fact, ABC news reported on 9-13-2001 that “Although investigators look for an entire black box, sometimes the only parts of the device that survive are the recorder’s crash-survivable memory units (CSMU). The CSMU is almost indestructible. [A former NTSB source told us that only a direct hit from a nuclear blast can destroy it] ABC also said that “it is housed within a stainless-steel shell that contains titanium or aluminum and a high-temperature insulation of dry silica material.”
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
The question remains how were the black bosxes found but nothing of the tail section that would have survived. Like the heavy steel actuators and all the Tungsten counterweights.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
See the following dagram that shows 2 distinct debris fields.
911research.wtc7.net...
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
Well this witness did state on the phone about smoke and an explosion.
www.historycommons.org...
9:58 a.m. September 11, 2001: Passenger Ed Felt Said to Describe Explosion and White Smoke from Bathroom Call
Edward Felt. [Source: Family photo]A man dials emergency 9-1-1 from a bathroom on the plane, crying, “We’re being hijacked, We’re being hijacked!” [Toronto Sun, 9/16/2001] The operator reports, “He heard some sort of explosion and saw white smoke coming from the plane and we lost contact with him.” [ABC News, 9/11/2001; ABC News, 9/11/2001; Associated Press, 9/12/2001] One minute after the call begins, the line goes dead. [Pittsburgh Channel, 12/6/2001] Investigators believe this was Edward Felt, the only passenger not accounted for on phone calls. He was sitting in first class, so he probably was in the bathroom near the front of the plane. At one point, he appears to have peeked out the bathroom door during the call. [Longman, 2002, pp. 193-194, 196] The mentions of smoke and explosions on the recording of his call are now denied. [Longman, 2002, pp. 264] The person who took Felt’s call is not allowed to speak to the media. [Mirror, 9/12/2002]
Entity Tags: Edward Felt
Timeline Tags: Complete 911 Timeline, 9/11 Timeline
web.archive.org...://www.pittsburghpulp.com/content/2002/11_28/news_cover_story.shtml
"There was no mention of white smoke or an explosion." Also, the dispatcher who took the call, John Shaw, confirmed that Felt had mentioned neither bomb nor white smoke. "It never happened," he stated".
-(Among the Heroes, p. 369) (New York Times, 3/27/02)
“A male passenger, Edward Felt, did call from the bathroom of the plane, but never mentioned an explosion or puff of smoke, said John Shaw, the dispatcher who took the call. “Didn't happen,” he said. Felt's wife, who heard a tape of the call, corroborated Shaw's story.”
www.post-gazette.com...
John Shaw: Received a call from Flight 93
Wednesday, September 11, 2002
It was from Edward Felt of Newark, N.J., a passenger using a cell phone aboard United Flight 93. "Terrified" was the only way to describe Felt, the 29-year-old Shaw said.
Originally posted by ThroatYogurt
Although there were not many large pieces of the aircraft recovered, it is possible that they were destroyed into much smaller pieces.
This call is often mentioned by CT'ers. The operator did not state Mr. Felt heard an explosion.
You have stated there were two distinct debris fields. I have proven this to be false.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
No i am talking about large pieces that we know would have survived a crash. Where are the photos and reports of parts and peices that were found?
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
There are several photos that were released to the public. I am quite certain you have seen them. The NTSB again, has made several reports as I have posted above.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
Sorry but i am going to take my sources over media sources that you have. I do not accept news media sources as a good source for evidence.
As a matter of fact, ABC news reported on 9-13-2001 / [Toronto Sun, 9/16/2001] The operator reports, /[ABC News, 9/11/2001; ABC News, 9/11/2001; /Associated Press, 9/12/2001] ]One minute after the call begins, the line goes dead. [Pittsburgh Channel, 12/6/2001] .
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
Actually no you have not proven it to be false, only stated it to be false.
I do not accept the following as good sources since their infomration has been debated or debunked.
1. NIST
2. Popular Mecahanics
3. News Media
Originally posted by ThroatYogurt
Since you are not an experienced crash scene investigator, your opinion on what was survivable in the Flight 93 crash is moot without the back-up of someone that investigated that flight.
I have shown you statements from people that lived in the Shanksville area the reported debris outside of your alleged two distinct debris fields. This is proof.
NIST was not part of any investigation regarding flight 93.
Popular Mechanics contacted a crash scene investigator. I posted the investigators quotes, note the opinions of what PM may or may not have had.
You wont accept new media reports? Your posts are filled with them.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
But i was a crew chief in the Air Force and know what parts are made out of and what will survive. I was also trained on crash recovery.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
Too bad none of those photos of parts have a source with information from the FBI or NTSB that they match Flight 93. Also you do know that the FBI is the lead investigating agency, the NTSB is just there for technical assistance.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
As stated eyewitness accounts do not make good evidence unless you have reports and evidence to support them.
www.thepittsburghchannel.com...
WTAE's Jim Parsons reported Wednesday that debris had been found miles off-site and removed. State Police Maj. Lyle Szupinka confirmed Thursday that debris had been discovered in the residential community of Indian Lake northeast of the central crash site.
www.cnn.com...
A second debris field was around Indian Lake about 3 miles from the crash scene.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
The 9/11 commission hired NIST to do reports for them.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
Popular Mechanics has been debunked many times and long ago. Also they are not a legal or legit investigating agency for 9/11.
Originally posted by ULTIMA1
I only use media reports if it has been confirmed through other sources.
Originally posted by ThroatYogurt
We don't have a list of everything that was found. We don't have a list of what was not found.
2- All the physical evidence proves what plane crashed there and who was on that plane.
What legal or "legit" 911 investigating agency have you sourced in this debate???
I showed you that the story was not accurate (regarding Ed Felt). This was shown by posting an interview with the actual 911 operator and an interview with Gordon Felt. (Edwards brother.)
Repeating the Question....again.
You made a claim of a 2nd debris field.
Originally posted by ThroatYogurt
I was just about to do my closing statement
Challenge Match: ThroatYogurt vs ULTIMA1: The Official Story on Flight 93
First let me congratulate the Fighters taking on such a controversial subject.
Let me state what I found missing in this entire debate.
A profound lack of personal input. While facts are good, the mere presentation of facts with almost no personal opinion is like a dinner of steamed vegetables without the meat. Something important is missing.
Both Fighters posted a good amount of “quoted” and “EX’ed” material but did so without supporting opinion or personal contribution.
In his second reply, ULTIMA1, presented no argumentative material at all and still did not answer ThroatYogurt’s directed question. In essence ULTIMA1 wasted that post entirely.
The debate ultimately ended up in a sort of argument, but that was not the most disappointing thing about this debate.
Apparently the Fighters did not read the rules governing their particular debate and as a result neither Fighter utilized their full character count, or posted an effective closing argument.
However in the overall scheme of things, ThroatYogurt presented the better argument.
Decision: ThroatYogurt