So, I take it that you are referring to the RAF Nimrod MR2
Aircraft XV230 in Afghanistan in 2006 and the Chinook Mull of Kintyre crash.
So far as we know no crashes have yet been attributed to the QA failure at BAE. Or is there a hint of such?
Correct. I'm referring to the fact these accidents, and more, have much in common, not least systemic failures within MoD to meet their legal obligations. I didn't imply a QC failure (not QA, that's MoD's business) at BAeS. However, Chinook ZA721 (Falklands 1987) arose from a Boeing QC problem. Not drilling the hole for a split pin is a bit of a giveaway, making for an open and shut case. It would appear a political decision was made not to proceed. Murky waters.