staplefordheli
The BBC quote has missed the most important detail in the AAIB report
The drive train was complete to the Fenestron through the MGB and no evidence of major disruption to either engine
Sorry stapes, I cant see that anywhere.
Have you based your statement on the wording;
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Initial assessment provided no evidence of major mechanical disruption of either engine and indicated that the main rotor gearbox was capable of providing drive from the No 2 engine power turbine to the main rotor and to the fenestron drive shaft."
In reference to the fuel load;
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Once removed from the building, approximately 95 litres of fuel were drained from the fuel tank system.
Plenty to have made it back, however the total quantity at the time is till not clear. If you think about the angle of the ac when the fuel was taken, I would suggest that if they were using the forward main tank drain hole, there could be up to 59kg still in the main tank and a few more in each of the supply tanks. They may have been low on fuel, but possibly not below minimums.