Not defending barcode, but...
Channex had an unfortunate accident in GCI due to incorrect loading after which they banned their crews from landing with full flap. Net result of this policy is that they have now had 1 aircraft go through the hedge at Coventry and also a VERY close shave at STN which is detailed in the latest AAIB bulletin where the resultant lack of drag has been a contributing factor.
If there was a problem with the loading in the GCI incident surely the right thing to do is (re)teach loading rather than change the way it has been operated for 40years?
Note also the comment in the JEP report of the previous tech delay. Might something have not been done up the way it should resulting in a fuel leak?
[This message has been edited by Flap40 (edited 09 June 2001).]