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Old 17th Aug 2022, 13:40
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mickjoebill
 
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On many levels, "the last flight" is worth watching.

Following the avoidable deaths of 4 NSW scientists in a post impact fire caused by a landing incident, the CAA Australia, demanded R44s be fitted with more robust fuel tanks.

The subsequent reduction in the incident rate of post crash fires of R44s has enabled investigations, such as this one on NZ, to have a better understanding of the crash sequence.
And now, more information will be available from in-cockpit witness cameras ( mentioned in the tv programm)

It is worth noting that the improved fuel cell and the in-cockpit witness cameras appear not to have be driven by the manufacturer.
Why?

I ponder, had fuel bladders been fitted to the R44 from day one, would the manufacturer now be in a stronger financial position?
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