accident report
PUNKALOUVER requests the official accident investigation report. This was published by the Turkish Authorities back in November 2008. I did read it at the time but have not retained a copy.
The factors are well and concisely set out in esenuslu`s post No. 294 of 29/11/2008. An additional contributory factor cited in the report was the "Black Hole Effect/Somatogravic Illusion " which disoraintated the flight crew in making the approach. The report concluded for cause as pilot error, but given the current criminal trial esenuslu`s comments that real blame must lie with the authorities will be the final outcome
The civil action against Boeing, Macdonnel Douglas and Honeywell for hearing in April 2010 in Chicago Cook County Circuit Court is merely for monetary damages in compensation for loss to the victims next of kin and dependants. The vindication of the pilots is in the hands of the judges sitting at Isparta Court, in Turkey.