Originally Posted by
megan
It is a pity the event is clouded in such secrecy, there is talk on the streets that it was the result of fire warnings on both engines, not improbable, but who knows. Might explain both engines being feathered. I say not improbable because on one four engine type in the past feathering an engine could result in all four feathering.
Wondering if you know, because I don't, does the Conquest use photo-electric detectors?
Early king airs did, you'd apparently get a fire warning because of light getting in on them, but just keep the turn going and see if they go out before doing anything like shutting an engine down. Fortunately for me I never had that happen as mine didn't have photo-electric detectors.
But back to the main topic- yes I agree that there is a reluctance by many to report. Not necessarily just to CASA/AvMed/ATSB but also to an employer. Part of it can stem from ones early days in GA where the boss would say "if you write on the MR I will sack you."
Changing the overall attitude would be very difficult to achieve.