That's an old D-model. Also known as a 'tall tail'. The vertical stabilizer was much taller on those than the current models. In that particular incident excessive winds literally ripped the tail clean off the aircraft. It managed to land safely.
That's an old D-model. Also known as a 'tall tail'. The vertical stabilizer was much taller on those than the current models. In that particular incident excessive winds literally ripped the tail clean off the aircraft. It managed to land safely.