United Kingdom
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft Accident Report No: 2/2000 (EW/C99/1/2)
http://www.aaib.detr.gov.uk/formal/gchnl/gchnl.htm
Channex F27 crash due to wrong W&B:
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However, unlike the role of cabin attendant, the role of 'Loadmaster' is not formally recognised by UK aviation legislation as part of a crew complement. Consequently loadmasters may be carried as a de-facto member of a crew but they do not require to be licensed. They have to meet company requirements for proficiency and CAA requirements regarding emergency procedures. Nevertheless, their legal status on the aircraft is technically similar to that of a passenger.
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