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Level. another head scratcher. >> it could have gained in altitude after that, we just don't know, right? >> reporter: that's exactly right. there were reports that it fluctuated in altitude but would have lost fuel in all of that. it still would have cost them something and climbing back up to altitude would have again used fuel as well. so regardless, it would have had an impact on the abilities and the longevity of the aircraft to fly. >> martin savidge and the pilot thanks as always. mary schiavo and former inspector general for department of transportation and steve wall is also a cnn avi...