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Old 26th Aug 2008, 18:56
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InvestigateUdom
 
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DCA says cause is pilot error

The DCA has now publicly stated that the cause of OG269 is pilot error.

I wonder if the DCA will:
  • Make clear that Montri was the flying pilot?
  • Note that both Montri and Arief were exhausted (having flown beyond the legal limits and expected to fly more the same day)?
  • Mention Arief had fasted all that day?
  • Point out that Arief spoke not at all, and Montri panicked and stopped flying the plane as the G/A went bad?
  • Observe that the flight was most likely recoverable until about 8 seconds before impact, even though Montri had stopped flying the aircraft 19 seconds before impact?
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