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An independent review into a fatal Nimrod crash in Afghanistan is expected to criticise air safety procedures.An independent review into a fatal Nimrod crash in Afghanistan is expected to criticise air safety procedures.
Charles Haddon-Cave QC will present his findings on the 2006 explosion of the spy plane, which killed 14 servicemen.Charles Haddon-Cave QC will present his findings on the 2006 explosion of the spy plane, which killed 14 servicemen.
The aircraft, based at RAF Kinloss in Moray, blew up shortly after air-to-air refuelling over Kandahar when leaking fuel made contact with a hot air pipe.The aircraft, based at RAF Kinloss in Moray, blew up shortly after air-to-air refuelling over Kandahar when leaking fuel made contact with a hot air pipe.
The Ministry of Defence has grounded all Nimrods whose engine-bay hot air ducts had not been replaced.The Ministry of Defence has grounded all Nimrods whose engine-bay hot air ducts had not been replaced.
'Never airworthy''Never airworthy'
Mr Haddon-Cave QC, one of Britain's leading aviation law barristers, has written to the families of the servicemen who died.Mr Haddon-Cave QC, one of Britain's leading aviation law barristers, has written to the families of the servicemen who died.
HOW THE NIMROD CRASHED 1. Nimrod refuels in mid-air2. Possible fuel over-flow from number one tank3.Second possible source of leak is pipe couplings behind number seven tank4. Leaked fuel contacts hot pipe and ignites5. Fire and smoke alarms triggered in bomb bay and underfloor by sensitive wiring Nimrod crash review raises hopes
Many will gather in London to hear his findings, which will be presented to parliament.Many will gather in London to hear his findings, which will be presented to parliament.
He is expected to name individuals, companies or organisations that he thinks were responsible for safety failings.He is expected to name individuals, companies or organisations that he thinks were responsible for safety failings.
At the inquest last year into the men's deaths on 2 September 2006, the coroner Andrew Walker called for the entire fleet to be grounded.At the inquest last year into the men's deaths on 2 September 2006, the coroner Andrew Walker called for the entire fleet to be grounded.
HOW THE NIMROD CRASHED 1. Nimrod refuels in mid-air2. Possible fuel over-flow from number one tank3.Second possible source of leak is pipe couplings behind number seven tank4. Leaked fuel contacts hot pipe and ignites5. Fire and smoke alarms triggered in bomb bay and underfloor by sensitive wiring Nimrod crash review raises hopes
Mr Walker said the aircraft had "never been airworthy," but the then Defence Secretary Des Browne, who ordered the review, insisted they were safe to fly.Mr Walker said the aircraft had "never been airworthy," but the then Defence Secretary Des Browne, who ordered the review, insisted they were safe to fly.
The MoD has since admitted negligence in relation to the explosion.The MoD has since admitted negligence in relation to the explosion.
Mike Bell, whose brother Gerard died in the crash, told the BBC he wanted senior staff to be named and held to account.
"Certain people caused that aircraft to crash because of their incompetence in not recognising faults and areas of concern with the airworthiness of the Nimrod," he said.
"Had they been doing their jobs properly, or had they handed the task onto people who knew how to do those jobs, the aircraft would not have been at risk and would not have crashed."
Lessons to learn
BBC defence correspondent Caroline Wyatt said the review, which began in January, had a broad remit.BBC defence correspondent Caroline Wyatt said the review, which began in January, had a broad remit.
It has looked at the airworthiness of the Nimrod MR2 fleet since its introduction into service in 1979.It has looked at the airworthiness of the Nimrod MR2 fleet since its introduction into service in 1979.
The report would also explain who was responsible for the disaster, which was the largest single loss of life for the forces since the Falklands War, and what lessons could be learned, she said.The report would also explain who was responsible for the disaster, which was the largest single loss of life for the forces since the Falklands War, and what lessons could be learned, she said.
The 14 men killed were:The 14 men killed were:
Flt Lt Steven Johnson, 38, from Collingham, Nottinghamshire, Flt Lt Leigh Anthony Mitchelmore, 28, from Bournemouth, Dorset, Flt Lt Gareth Rodney Nicholas, 40, from Redruth, Cornwall, Flt Lt Allan James Squires, 39, from Clatterbridge, Merseyside and Flt Lt Steven Swarbrick, 28, from Liverpool.Flt Lt Steven Johnson, 38, from Collingham, Nottinghamshire, Flt Lt Leigh Anthony Mitchelmore, 28, from Bournemouth, Dorset, Flt Lt Gareth Rodney Nicholas, 40, from Redruth, Cornwall, Flt Lt Allan James Squires, 39, from Clatterbridge, Merseyside and Flt Lt Steven Swarbrick, 28, from Liverpool.
Flt Sgt Gary Wayne Andrews, 48, from Tankerton, Kent, Flt Sgt Stephen Beattie, 42, from Dundee, Flt Sgt Gerard Martin Bell, 48, from Newport, Shropshire, and Flt Sgt Adrian Davies, 49, from Amersham, Buckinghamshire, Sgt Benjamin James Knight, 25, from Bridgwater, Sgt John Joseph Langton, 29,from Liverpool and Sgt Gary Paul Quilliam, 42, from Manchester.Flt Sgt Gary Wayne Andrews, 48, from Tankerton, Kent, Flt Sgt Stephen Beattie, 42, from Dundee, Flt Sgt Gerard Martin Bell, 48, from Newport, Shropshire, and Flt Sgt Adrian Davies, 49, from Amersham, Buckinghamshire, Sgt Benjamin James Knight, 25, from Bridgwater, Sgt John Joseph Langton, 29,from Liverpool and Sgt Gary Paul Quilliam, 42, from Manchester.
L/Cpl Oliver Simon Dicketts, of the Parachute Regiment, from Wadhurst and Royal Marine Joseph David Windall, 22, from Hazlemere.L/Cpl Oliver Simon Dicketts, of the Parachute Regiment, from Wadhurst and Royal Marine Joseph David Windall, 22, from Hazlemere.