The comments reported on wrt the issues and perspective of ALARP appear to be centred around the current airframe. However, if technology, which is maturing, but not actively being explored or acknowledged by the MOD, then the statement itself would not stand scrutiny......?
With reference to the report itself, and looking at the devastation suffered in the cabin, it will be interesting to see what efforts are being put into improving the crash worthiness of seating for pax and the third member of the crew?
Moreover, considering that the 'bench style' seating used in the rear of 4-T trucks and other similar vehicles, was replaced post a number of RTAs in the 90's, I would now expect to see a similar change or at least an investigation into better seating as the ac has an OSD of beyond 2025!
Finally, I appreciate the forces incurred in the ac impact (15-30g) maybe significantly greater than a RTA, and the reduction in the 'survivable space' may not be fully mitigated by a redesign of the seating, but surely this is the opportunity to give those that travel in the rear of the ac something more effective for a heavy landing etc. Or will there be another slant on the use of ALARP and the SI's recommendations be ignored?
Last edited by Could be the last?; 30th Dec 2016 at 10:11.