Miscarriage of justice? - Yes.
Avoidable accident? - Yes.
Transit altitude too low? - Probably not.
Transit speed too fast? - Probably not.
IMC from before WP change until just before final impact? Probably not.
Slopes of Mull covered by low, hugging cloud but shape and position of hill and lighthouse discernable? - Probably.
Intentionally flew into Mull? - No.
Flypast of landing zone? - Unlikely.
Evidence at crash site? - Very little.
Actual Cause(s) of Crash? - Impossible to know with any certainty.
Engine Control fault? - Possible (recent history).
Flight Control restriction? - Possible (recent history).
Electro-Magnetic Interference with aircraft systems? - Possible.
Human Error by crew? - Possible but not certain.
Gross negligence by crew? - Unlikely and impossible to prove, with no doubt whatsoever.
Aircraft design 'immature'? - Yes, with no doubt whatsoever.
Aircraft & its release compliant with airworthiness regs? - No, with no doubt whatsoever.
Negligence/Incompetence by Air/Staff Officers? - Yes.
Other aircraft and systems similarly compromised? - Yes, but total number unknown.
Total Independence of MAA/MAAIB - the only way forward.... and quick!
Last edited by flipster; 12th Sep 2010 at 06:55.