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Old 5th May 2011, 02:35
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A briefing was held yesterday for the benefit of the Pilots with AW representatives in attendance.
This was to assure the crews of the safety to continue flight operations on the 139.

It was confirmed that the assessment is of a Tail rotor blade having failed with the out of balance effect causing the failure of the Tail Rotor Gearbox support structure. Similarities with the Hong Kong Aircraft were also confirmed.

I understand many of those in attendance were not entirely convinced.

More as it filters through the region.

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