Originally Posted by snanceki
Originally Posted by M.Mouse
It has been stated ad nauseum that the aircraft had plenty of fuel on board. Around 10 tonnes I recall, certainly in that region.
Without double checking I believe you have overlooked two points.
1. The word INDICATED was used.
2. No statement as to where the indicated fuel was stored. i.e. Wing Tanks or CWT. The fuel needed to be in the wing tanks.
The AAIB also stated that a significant amount was spilled, showing that there actually was fuel on board.
As you said, the tanks were checked.
Don't you think that the AAIB would have mentioned it if there had been a stark discrepancy between indicated fuel and the amount actually found in the tanks?
"
Oh, there's no fuel in the wing tanks. Do you think that's worth mentioning in the report?" ---
"Nah, just an unimportant little detail. It'll only confuse the public."
Bernd