Ira,
The accident is being investigated by the AAIB (Air Accidents
Investigation Branch) - it is not within the remit of the PFA to
investigate accidents. You can be assured that the investigation will be
very thorough and will include pathological findings. Their website is
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk.
Simon Miles
Builder #508
rampil wrote:
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> At the appropriate time of course,
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> I would greatly appreciate the forebearance of the PFA folks in
> providing a complete report on Williams accident. The current
> "official" information leaves me wondering what the appropriate
> response of Europa owners outside of the UK should be.
>
> The observation that the tailplanes departed is sort of a chicken vs
> egg issue. Did they depart from self-excited flutter induced failure,
> or was there a mechanical defect (which has been suggested) or was
> there perhaps an excessive g command doublet (cf Airbus).
> Were the tailplanes recovered and examined? What was their forensic
> exam result? We have not heard about whether the pip pins were
> still in place or absent. Was the foam pulled through? These would
> seem to be vital evidence for what happened.
>
> What were the data from the radar track. I have heard speeds ranging
> from 90 to 160 kts. I have also heard straight & level flight vs. probable
> high g 180 turn prior to failure. I think these data make a difference.
>
> The wings folded. That is supposed to be a > 13g event. was it the same
> event that took the stabs, or is this a theorized contruction defect also?
>
> Were there any contributory pathologic findings? (not a morbid request,
> I am an FAA designated examiner)
>
> If changes are needed to the airframe, I'd like to make the right ones.
> Until then, I think I will sit back in my plane and await the information
> I can act on. Hopefully, this means when I drop in to Oshkosh next
> week, it will not be from greater than 500' AGL
>
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> Ira N224XS
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=124655#124655
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