Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20111001:17:34:00
Released. according to the report, the cause of the crash is the separation of the tail or vertical stabilizer, due to the first officers excessive use of the rudder pedal. >> the entire fin which is the vertical stabilizer as well as the rudder separated from the fuselage and the airplane at that time became no longer controllable. >> these are panels located on the wing. the co-pilot does this but he also uses the rudder. this is the panel attached to the vertical stabilizer, or the tail. the rudder is operated by operating two foot pedals on the flight deck forward or back. >> it was his re...