Chinook helicopter was on 'show flight' when it crashed killing 29, ex-RAF pilot says
Summary
A Chinook helicopter crashed in Scotland in 1994, killing 29 people. A former RAF test pilot claims the helicopter was on a "show flight" to prove its airworthiness despite concerns. Families of the victims are asking for a new inquiry, but the UK government has declined.Key Facts
- The crash occurred in June 1994 on the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland.
- 29 people, including 4 crew members and 25 passengers, died in the crash.
- The helicopter was a Mark 2 Chinook, recently upgraded from a Mark 1 version.
- Concerns were raised about the safety of the Mark 2 version before the flight.
- Squadron Leader Robert Burke claims internal politics influenced the decision to use the Mark 2 helicopter.
- Many passengers were senior security service members traveling to a conference.
- Files about the crash are sealed for 100 years, raising concerns of a cover-up.
- Families of victims have repeatedly called for a new public inquiry, but the government has rejected this request.
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