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There is a theory that the rapid ascent to 45,000 feet was done to deprive the passengers of oxygen and incapacitate them.
by rafe33 13y ago
There is a theory that the rapid ascent to 45,000 feet was done to deprive the passengers of oxygen and incapacitate them.
- jimktrains2 13y agoFrom what I've read that theory is bullocks because 45k is still in the safety margins the plane was designed for.
- knowaveragejoe 13y agoWikipedia puts the service ceiling at 43,100 ft (13,140 m). I imagine it could surpass that though without depressurization.