FYI. Just one abnormality (of many) quoted.
From the final BASI report (page 14):
‘Right Engine. This engine was subjected to strip examination along with an inspection of the engine records and SOAP (Spectrometric
Oil Analysis Program) analysis submitted for the TBO (Time Between Overhauls) extension.
With the exception of the propeller governor, no pre-existing abnormalities were found.’
In another report from BASI (not released to the public and details not in the final report), but forwarded to me by Alan Stray:
‘Right engine: Twenty-five spark plugs which were recovered from the right engine were similarly cleaned gapped and tested. Of these
11 were considered to be unserviceable, either failing to fire or from electrical breaking down when being tested.’
No wonder the right hand engine was NOT producing rated power.
I found the official report was misleading, incomplete, inaccurate and omitted vital factual information.
Remember that (from BASI publications), "Readers are advised that the Bureau investigates for the sole purpose of enhancing aviation safety."
If they had done so, there is a good chance that 32 people would not have tragically been killed on 25th September 1996, when the Dutch Dakota Association, lost their DC-3
(PH-DDA1) which crashed into the Wadden Sea about 35 miles north of the Dutch capital. The circumstances were incredibly similar.
The report on my accident was released approximately 6 months prior to this tragic accident.
