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I hope the FAA does allow input during the
investigation from one of the
local list members (Tracy, Lynn or Rusty?) that
has an understanding of the
aircraft rotary conversion, so as to hopefully
find the truth, so that we may
all learn from this. I fear that they may just
call it "failure of a modified
engine" and be done with it, which would just
add to this tragedy.
From what we've heard
from Ken Welter, in the past, the NTSB isn't necessarily interested in doing any
more than filling in the boxes on the investigation form for
experimentals. They will be able to do a credible job of
investigating the airframe, and some general info about the engine, such as
whether it was running when it went down. As in the past, they will
likely have a local Mazda dealer inspect the engine, since they are the
"experts".
If requested, I would be
willing to do what I can to inspect the engine, but I have to be honest about
this. I met Paul several times, and spoke with him a few more than
that, and it would be painful for me to have to do this. I just
don't want to see the wreckage. I almost flew over Saturday to surprise
him, and just can't get over the fact that I can't do that
now.
Rusty
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