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Old 27th Oct 2012, 19:17
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HL #419 - Mr Hempel didn't black out - he might have had medical issues but they were not a factor and CASA is NOT responsible - it was a trim tab failure just like on that P51 at Reno.
Fantome # 422 - No surprise, it is amateurish alongside what is expected from experts, here or overseas. It contains much detail, including numerous references of a highly speculative nature, impossible to connect conclusively to what led to the deaths of the two men killed.
It's the family, friends and Coroner I feel sorry for.

The ATSB 'declined' to investigate a fatal with some very dark periphery issues, not sure if it was the old excuse (money) or the newly minted one (OH&S issues) or maybe, because their second best mates at CASA said "We'll pick this one up Beek old mate, no wuckers".

It is still not possible to define the true role CASA played in the investigation, bit like the whores draws, on again, off again.

Either way, the QPS report was provided with detail, a dedication to assist the Coroner and to prevent a repeat. Although how in all the hells that poor sod is to make rhyme or reason of this mess is beyond me.

Still, top marks for effort in the face of determined opposition, perhaps the Coroner could order an "expert" analysis; but then again he didn't have much luck getting his aircraft lifted. Never mind, the families can rest comfortably in the knowledge that "Beeker" under spent his budget that year. Crazy stuff.

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