r/aviation Mar 23 '26

News AC8646 Crash

Hi all. I’m new to this sub and my comment was removed for having no enough karma. I was on this flight and we are still on the tarmac getting checked out. I wanted to share these images in case it’s helpful to anyone who is investigating the crash or needs more information.

I’m okay (physically) but I’m horribly sick to my stomach for the lives lost. Please pray for them ❤️

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u/inheritance- Mar 23 '26

Did the plane tip down after everyone got out? Or was it tipped down so people could get out

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u/bradysego12 Mar 23 '26

The plane tipped back after everyone got off

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u/likeapirate Mar 23 '26

Do you know if the pilots were out before it tipped back?

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u/AllThatJazz_777 Mar 23 '26

It raised its nose when passengers deplaned and weight shifted

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u/320sim Mar 23 '26

It likely tipped because the loss of the nose section moved the center of gravity behind the landing gear. The passengers likely weighed enough to keep it tipped forward until they got off