"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote

Hard to say not knowing the exact situation, but in my opinion, only a
pilot with a death wish accepts a takeoff clearance in the middle of a
thunderstorm.

Agreed, but reading between the lines, he had already had a delay of an
hour for rain, so one must think that the thunderstorm was no longer a
factor.
--
Jim in NC

Probably true. It's hard to imagine he throttled up right in the middle of a
thunderstorm.
One thing's for sure. What actually happened and why are seldom what appears
to be the answer during the first 24 hours post accident.
DH