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Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
If he will list the dates of those accidents to Jaguar, Harrier and Tornado aircraft since 1990 which the subsequent inquiry concluded would have been prevented if ground proximity warning systems had been fitted to the aircraft.
Answer

Mr. Redmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the dates of those accidents to Jaguar, Harrier and Tornado aircraft since 1990 which the subsequent inquiry concluded would have been prevented if ground proximity warning systems had been fitted to the aircraft. [8586] Mr. Soames: It is not possible to report which accidents might have been avoided by installation of a ground proximity warning system as such hypothetical assessments fall outside the terms of reference of RAF boards of inquiry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8586; 287 c342W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Aviation Accidents Equipment Military aircraft Low flying Safety