Originally Posted by
bilbert
The prototype crash was an experimental aircraft. The wrong flutter design criteria was used on the experimental tailplane modifications. I flew every version of the Nomad, N22 (Military) N22B, N22S (Searchmaster) N24 N24A and the N22(F) Floatplane and did a stint at flight test. Was a delight to fly and took it into conditions the military wouldn't dream of. Can't say I was ever concerned at structural or control issues but I still have back issues and an unhealthy disrespect for chip lights. Pity it was forced to be designed to a mil spec, They specified helicopter performance and it just had to have two engines didn't it?
Finally, someone with extensive direct experience of the type ... in this veteran's view, clearly a good aircraft.