Originally Posted by
LeadSled
JT,
Max Hazelton fought a long court battle to recover damages from the Commonwealth, subsequent to a test flying "event" during "certification" ---- I think that was the first Beech 1900, two cooked engines and structural damage, but not as bad as the Merlin.
Tootle pip!!
I recall working with DL while he was a departmental officer and during his later involvement as project engineer/TP with many of the aircraft I flew.
He made pretty nice violins as well.
But I mostly enjoyed the things I bought after certain parties made claims about the Beech 1900 then settled out of court.
Seems that they were advised that hearsay was not a good basis for public criticism.