for those not inclined to follow the link:
""He (the inspector) further reported observing dents in the exhaust
stacks that appeared to be from turbine blade material breaking off the turbine
wheels and exiting the engine. The inspector oversaw a read out of engine
parameters stored in avionics equipment installed in the airplane. According to
the inspector, the data revealed "over temp and over torque of the engine for in
excess of 60 seconds." The pilot stated that the accident could have been
prevented by having equipment installed in the airplane that would prevent
turbine over temperature by automatically limiting the fuel flow to the
turbine.""
I hope you all have such equipment installed in your airplanes.
Colyn
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