Let's talk facts!
Right its time to talk facts about this incident!
So what are the facts? We don't know. A few saw it happen and a few have participated in the investigation.
Those that saw it happen would be stupid to discuss it in this forum and those who investigate it would be sacked if they discussed it.
The facts are as follows;
1) A Merlin HM1 has crashed.
2) Five crew survived.
3) The cause is not yet known.
The impact to the EH101 has yet to be realised. What you should all remember is that helicopters malfunction - it happens - we try to prevent it but sometimes we fail.
Re: The US101 - if the most important man in the world has to fly in a helicopter which one would you choose? The S-92: unproven, low operationg hours, etc or the EH101: 100 examples flying; two losses and all survived. Igor might tell you about survivability but wastelands can prove it! Take your pick!
Last edited by ZH844; 4th Apr 2004 at 13:50.