Originally Posted by PJ2
Well, clearly we have the answer to that question. The crew is apparently history and it doesn't appear as though a report will be issued as to what happened.
Interesting.
Since this would be classified as an accident, and not an incident (significant damage occurred to the aircraft structure) wouldn't there automatically be an official investigation by the ATSB? Complete with preliminary (possibly interim) and final report?
One of the criteria for an occurrence to be classified as an accident is:
Originally Posted by ICAO Annex 13
[...] the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure which:
- adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft [...]
Bernd