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Old 13th May 2012, 10:42
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Fareastdriver
 
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BBC reporting that the oil pressure loss was caused by a crack internally on the rotor shaft. No idea of the 225's oil flow routing so cannot expand.

Out of interest, what does the 'SHOT' caption indicate?
It's French for 'FU@@ED'.

More onthe story here.

BBC News - Bond Super Puma ditching caused by gearbox crack

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