The initial point of impact was evidenced by several cut treetops that extended along the wreckage path. Several ground impact marks, consistent with the main landing gear, were found in the vicinity of the broken oil pipeline, located about 400 feet from the point of initial impact. A ground scar, about 89 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 2 feet deep, was found about 415 feet from the point of initial impact, and several pieces of the No. 1 engine cowl were found embedded in this area, along with parts of the left wing leading and trailing edge flap structure.
Numerous parts of the left main landing gear, including two wheels and tires, were found embedded in a small berm about 1,430 feet from the initial impact point. Most of the fuselage structure was located in the main wreckage area and was found separated into five major sections: the empennage, the aft fuselage, the center fuselage, the forward fuselage, and the cockpit.
Figures 8a and 8b are photographs of the wreckage from Korean Air flight 801. Figure 8a shows the airplane wreckage in relation to runway 6L, the NIMITZ VOR, and Apra Harbor.[1] Figure 8b provides a closer view of the wreckage and the VOR.
- ↑ Apra Harbor is located 5 DME on the approach course.
