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Old 22nd Nov 2005, 14:51
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Russell Gulch
 
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Several minor aspects of the AAIB report are factually incorrect, or at least misleading.

Their reference to cockpit placard and their quote of ANO Article 9A(6) is incorrect. The correct wording is "...certificated to an International Requirement”.

You would have thought their research would get that simple fact right.

Further, their use of the term "pop rivet" is misused, because "Pop" is a registered tradename and unless the AAIB investigation has accurately determined the maker, then they should use a more generic term.

I know these are very nitpicking points, but the AAIB have a duty, due to the very seriousness of the investigation, to be wholly accurate. Indeed, their own wording reports on minor details found as a result of their investigation (and not necessarily having a direct bearing on the accident).
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