Originally Posted by
reddeathdrinker
And that's why all Nimrod starter motors are fitted with overspeed cut-out switches now.
The CDS has also confirmed that the crew reported a technical problem, connected with a fire, just after refuelling.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5314358.stm
Nimrod starter motors have always been fitted with overspeed switches.