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Old 2nd Mar 2011, 02:13
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blackdog7
 
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After reading the TSB report, I believe it speaks volumes for the benefits of the crashworthy systems required by the latest Part 27/29 regs.
No antemortem injuries to 7 of the 16 pax. Minor contusions to another, but all survived the impact at 2300'/min. vertical and 55-60 knots fwd speed. Two escaped the airframe, but only one made it to the surface.
Kudos to those who demand this level of safety in what they strap their (and their customers) butt to.
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