patth (Patt Haring) (08/22/89)
Ported from PeaceNET/GreenNET: /* Written 5:54 pm Aug 21, 1989 by gn:mts in cdp:mts.press */ /* ---------- "RAF puts Chinooks back to work" ---------- */ MTS BULLETIN: 5:47 PM 21/8/89 ref: RAF.WPS ITV "Oracle" Monday 14th August, 1989 "RAF puts Chinooks back to work" "RAF Chinook helicopters have resumed unrestricted flying after investigations discovered the cause of 2 crashes last month. An identified fault in the rear gearboxes led to the crash of a Chinook at RAF Odiham on July 24th and a further crash on the Falklands the day after. Both accidents happened while the helicopters were in a low hover, and a total of 7 men were lightly hurt. Accident investigators discovered that the fault lay in part of the rear gearbox, which led to de-synchronisation of the two rotors. --- Patt Haring | UNITEX : United Nations patth@sci.ccny.cuny.edu | Information patth@ccnysci.BITNET | Transfer Exchange -=- Every child smiles in the same language. -=-