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Old 3rd Mar 2011, 07:19
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While you are factually correct:

it speaks volumes for the benefits of the crashworthy systems...

No antemortem injuries to 7 of the 16 pax. Minor contusions to another, but all survived the impact at 2300'/min.
But 14 of the 16 pax failed to escape from the aircraft
15 of the 16 pax failed to survive.

Both crewwere badly injured by contact with the structure in the cockpit and unable to escape. TSB have already recommended helmets for pilots.

I see Cougar now partly fund helemts for their crew. I wonder if their SAR crews have to pay towards their own safety equipment.

A case of a crashworthiness success but 94% of the occupants perished?
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