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    Did a lightning strike down Air France 447?

    June 3, 2009
    That seems to be the theory put forth by professional journalists who have little or no technical credentials. But as pointed out by the online aviation publication AVweb, "A lightning strike remained the popular media's most persistent theory for ...

    That seems to be the theory put forth by professional journalists who have little or no technical credentials. But as pointed out by the online aviation publication AVweb,

    "A lightning strike remained the popular media's most persistent theory for the cause of the apparent crash, although lightning dispersal systems are a well tested and effective feature of all modern airliners."

    You can read their account of things here: http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/bizav/1387-full.html#200482

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    Lee Teschler | Editor

    Leland was Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design. He has 34 years of Service and holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan, a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan;, and a MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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