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> a stall is independent of speed or power, but entirely dependent on the exceeding the critical angle of attack.

Air France Flight 447 is a perfect example of this. They pulled back on the stick so much the AoA reached 40 degrees. The wings lost lift and the aircraft fell like a rock tail-first despite the engines running at full throttle. "But I've been at maximum nose-up for a while!"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_France_Flight_447



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