'Could it be possible that the government and media are jumping to an embarrassing conclusion, along with potential racial profiling here? The description of the explosion sounds just like a faulty battery on a personal electronic device (PED). If the plane was just starting its descent, it could be he was stowing his device at the time of the explosion (turning it on/off, cabin pressure fluctuations, etc.), a more likely time for the battery to explode if it were faulty. These PED battery explosions are typically "small" and limited in area, consistent with the reported events.' (Read more...)
Monday 28 December 2009
Terrorist Airliner Explosion: Maybe Just a Battery?
