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Old 15th Jan 2008, 20:48
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BEagle
 
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How on earth does the USN know that the late Lt Cdr Davis 'failed to properly tense his muscles to counter the g-forces from a high speed turn'.

This was more likely to be corporate manslaughter. The USN did not have a waiver in place allowing pilots to dispense with g-suits - and the display routine clearly exposed Lt Cdr Davis to a hazardous situation without adequate safety provision.

What precautions have since been taken to prevent a similar accident?

Navy CIS - get on the case and don't allow this travesty of justice to go unchallenged!
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