A while back I attempted a crude analysis of the chances of such a 'dastardly act' (as suggested by Walt) succeeding and not being 'uncovered' because it failed for some reason. I think I came out at between 95 and 100% prob of failure - and thus discovery - due to possible weather changes and crew reaction - not worth the risk, surely? A major political upset had it come to light. It would only take the crew to be suspicious, slow up early due to the cloud cover, see the 'target' go past with '1/2 mile to run' etc etc and the lid would have come off. All with 'unapproved' kit too.
Add in the 'tight' duty hours scenario and I cannot see this running at all. I trust Walt will heed the advice here and submit his theory formally to Lord P?