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| Subject: | AC 500S In-Flight Breakup |
http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2007/aair/ao-2007-
029.aspx
Folks,
This is worth a look, just out today.
The accident sequence appears to be almost identical to a sister aircraft
breaking up in severe turbulence in Tasmania several years ago, ie: The
wings failed in downward bending in the vicinity of the main spar section
change just outboard of the engine nacelles.
Steve Nott, who was killed in the accident, was the proprietor of the only
Twin Commander service centre in this part of the world, his one 690A Grand
Renaissance rebuild has to be seen to be believed.
He owned a considerable fleet of 500S (10+), and all were kept in impeccable
condition, the structural failure (as in Tasmania) was straight overload, no
suggestion of a fatigue failure or any corrosion issues.
Best regards,
Bill Hamilton
ZK-DCF
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