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asac
The speculation about g-forces and loading are a very interesting debate. This is much simpler. Where the checks done? Although CASA stated there are two AD's out on this planes wings, were the checks done as per the AD's. Remember although this was a commercial operation, the aircraft operated under limited category status. The list of problems with the way these aircraft operate are mounting. What was the conclusion of the fatality off sydney about 12 months ago. were there any conclusions. What happened about the L39 incidents.
What fatality are you talking about? In a jet warbird?
The L39 incident (which incidently was widely discussed on this forum) was thought to be pilot coming in hot and high. HOWEVER there have been numerous documented incidences from around the world on L39 with brake failures. Anyone who knew the PIC of the L39 that day at Goulburn would say it was NOT pilot error.
As for the mods. It is true the ex RNZAF aircraft carry the mods. The point has been made a few times now and it is important to remember there are 2 type of operator. The remaining 2 in the country using this bird have NEVER had ANY mechanical issues with the plane and all post mod inspections have been done and NO issues or problems found AT ALL.
I guess it will all come out in the wash whether Costins planes carried the mods, whether other mechanical findings are discovered on the aircraft, what they were and how they affected the performance of the aircraft over a long period of time. These planes simply do not fall apart on their own.
Evil