Thanks Huwliet, I had been appraised of my mistake earlier by PM. As you have now done so on the thread I would like to confirm that this was the incident that I was originally referring to. Very nearly ending the same way as the "Kabul" Hercules, which wasn't so lucky. I am quite sure a simulator for C17 could be had for a fraction of the cost of a single aircraft, certainly when comparing the cost of the C130J sim.
I am grateful for your correction.