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Old 31st Mar 2018, 16:05
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I understand what AnFI is saying. Using a twin because it is perceived to be safer but it crashes anyway, through pilot error. If it doesn't matter how many engines then may as well only have one! So what AnFI says is correct in my opinion...
no, he is restarting his favourite argument with a suggestion that those of us who favour twins in hostile environments must have a weak case because a twin crashed where a single had operated for many years.

A wholly irrelevant argument but designed to promote his cherished agenda.

I think Mk Six has it right
Deck approach on a pitch black night with one pilot checking the other, and already gone around once - tends to heighten the vigilance and crystalise the senses no matter what you're flying. There might be a lot of factors involved in this accident but IMHO the number of engines will be found to be irrelevant.
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