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Hey everyone, I've been following the Longerbeam case, and something has me really puzzled. I was reading into flight protocols and learned that pilots flying under visual flight rules (VFR), like Longerbeam, really rely on their navigation skills in good weather. But in poor visibility, those skills might not be enough without instrument training. Could it be that the low-lying freezing fog over Lake Clark came in quicker than expected, catching them by surprise? I know other pilots have mentioned that area being tricky with sudden weather changes. I can't even imagine how terrifying it must have been if they suddenly couldn't see. Does anyone here have more insight into how quickly weather can change in that specific part of Alaska or similar experiences with VFR flights in challenging conditions? Thoughts?
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Hey everyone, I’ve been reading through the discussions about the Longerbeam and Blom case, and something that keeps nagging at me is the plane’s co-pilot seat being found separately from the rest of the wreckage. It's just so odd, right? Can anyone shed some light on how that might happen? I mean, I get that debris can scatter, but the seat? Does this tell us anything about the impact or breakup of the plane before it hit the water? It feels like a strange clue that’s somehow overlooked. Also, was there ever any mention of the state or condition of the personal belongings found? It might give us more understanding of the state the plane might have been in upon impact. Just curious if anyone here has insights or similar cases to compare. Thanks!
