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Upon landing, the crew of the aircraft had no awareness of the fin's absence until they were met with flight spotters' scrutiny. Initial damage assessments revealed that alongside the missing dorsal fin, there were also two additional panels missing and some damage noted on the horizontal stabilizer. Fortunately, the aircraft structurally remained sound and was deemed fit for further examination, as its control systems were intact.
However, a critical moment arose when the detachment of the dorsal fin resulted in damage to adjacent components, which could have posed significant risks under different circumstances. Fortunately, there were no indications of control system failures, and the flight crew successfully managed the landing.