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25th May 2006, 17:20

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One thing jumped out at me from this report; and I agree, it’s not the best.

The Radalt could have saved the day here. A reasonable Decision Height, set after take off, could well have given a warning of unexpected terrain closure with time enough to go skywards.

Yet the Report says

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1.6.4.5 Radio Altimeter System with AVAD (Automatic Voice Alert Device.)

Sine the AVAD was designed for over-water flight and had no look forward or predictive capability it was of limited use over land. (??)

1.12.1.

At the point of impact with gently rising terrain……….

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