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Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 6 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2010. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 January 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Aircraft: Training

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether further attempts will be made to simulate possible full authority digital engine-related causes of the 1994 Chinook accident; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The 1994 Chinook accident was thoroughly investigated at the time, by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Branch, and with the assistance of Boeing, the aircraft's manufacturer, who conducted simulations of the final flight, specifically including consideration of FADEC as a factor. There are no plans to conduct any further simulation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
503 c998-9W; 309996
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Accidents Chinook helicopters
Link
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