Originally Posted by
G-EMMA
Do you know what the role of the AAIB is BTW? I don't think it is in their remit to take a view on or judge anything unless that has changed recently? (sorry I'm being rude again - more myths)
It IS in their remit to determine cause, and if that involves pointing of fingers, then they will do that. For example, if the crash was caused because a pilot did not lower the landing gear, then they will say so - and you can argue that this is both "determining cause" and "judging".
It is then up to the CAA to decide if a prosecution is in order.
There is a lot of info in a POH and many people find it all too confusing - far easier to ask "Fred from the club". Too few schools insist that students answer these questions by finding the answers - yet if you are helped to find the information in the POH for yourself you will then a) be more likely to remember it in future or b) know where to find it next time you forget!