As I understand it, supposedly there is something called V1 and V2. These are calculated by the pilot before take off. V2 is the takeoff speed V1 is the speed after half the runway is used up. I believe the V1 speed is calculated and if it is not achieved at mid point the takeoff is aborted. This apparently may have happened once on this flight, its hard to tell from the reports. They said they the people were told they might get a new plane, that didnt happen.
On the second time it appears there was an engine failure, I would assume after the V1 point. V2 would not have been achieved and therefore the plane stalled at takeoff.
With the plane full of fuel the end was horrific.
The news descriptions from the scene are terrible. My sympathy for those friends and loved ones left behind.
RIP
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