Plane Answers: 5 things to look for on your next flight

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Since no one else took a gander at looking up a 727, thought I'd take the first step. Overall, the 727 went into a spin in the dead of night. The plane was cruising at FL390 and dropped out of control to 5,000 feet in 63 seconds!! WOW

NTSB stated there was an config error with the #7 slat being partially or fully extended. It wasn't determined in what position it was in due to being ripped off during the dive.

But another insteresting thing, here is a shot of this exact 727 during it's TWA days. And if I'm correct, the leading slats go 1,2,3,4 on the left, and 5,6,7,8 on the right (unless they count the kruger slats as well - Ken?).. So, the #7 slat is visible here (2nd to last from the wingtip).

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Trans-World-Airlines/Boeing-727-31/0594847/L/&sid=6ebdcabd483439dbe5246550cb24b0e4

Thanks again for sharing some tips. Having my PPL/IFR I am like everyone else that has mentioned it, I love gazing out the window, day or night (weather permitting). But I too take a quick glance at the cockpit as I enter, look at the Registration plate in the cabin door seal to get more info of the plane, and sometimes ask the pilots about the flight when leaving.

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