While I agree with Compressor Stalls’ analysis of the article in the West Australian of 13/8 (ie absolute c#$p
!), they (the West Australian that is) seem to have come up with a semi-intelligent hypothesis in today’s issue – that the aircraft may have been refuelled with JET A1 instead of AVGAS.
Certainly would explain the sluggish take-off performance. And although I have never flown the 404 I don’t think it would be over MTOW with 6 POB and full fuel…..would it?
Horrible business
