Does anyone have anymore details and the name of the Major as someone from I know is doing some research on the incedent
The Thetford coroner is sure to have the details. What good will come of 'research' into this case? It happened, it was an accident, it was avoidable, and lessons have been learned. Worst of all, the Crewman was treated very badly by CivPol in the hours that followed and received little support from his Command chain. In short he was treated badly and more importantly, unfairly.
The door was probably opened at approx 300' agl which coincided with the standard landing procedures at that time. There is/was much speculation as to cause, and fatique/sleep/sudden arousal of the individual concerned is widely accepted as a likely cause. In any event, had he remained secure until cleared out (post landing) in accordance with taught procedures, the accident would not have happened. The events were unexpected and could not have been prevented by the Crewman. Human nature is that individuals concern themselves with what (they) could have been differant to prevent loss of life, but this particular crew can sleep soundly at night in the knowledge that they did nothing wrong. That is not to say that they do....