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Old 31st Jan 2007, 21:17
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ShyTorque

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I generally refrain from posting my opinion or theories in matters like these. However, in view of the press's reaction to the initial report I would like members of the discussion panel to reflect on two fairly recent previous accidents.

Firstly, the S-76 lost in unusual circumstances where it spiralled out of control into the Bering sea, causing a loss of 14 lives. That could have easily been seen as pilot error and the argument still goes on.

Secondly, the original UK A109 crash landing that was put down to pilot error until a second one went down some time afterwards in almost identical circumstances and was found to be caused by an incorrectly fitted control item, a non rotating star scissor link. The first accident evidence (wreckage) was re-examined and the same evidence was there. Verdict changed.
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