1. AFTERMATH AND ACTIONS TAKEN On 20 October 2004, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada issued Safety Advisory A040058-1 (Verification of Cargo Weights) to Transport Canada. On 09 December 2004, TC responded to Safety Advisory quoting several regulations applicable to commercial operations such as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). On 22 October 2004, the TSB issued Safety Advisory A040059-1 (Runway Slope Information and Publication Errors) to Transport Canada. On 09 December 2004, TC responded to Safety Advisory A040059-1. TC indicated that a preliminary review has not uncovered further errors in published runway slope data. The error in the Halifax data is the result of a human transposition error. In a letter dated 01 November 2004, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) instructed MK Airlines Limited to cease use of the Boeing Laptop Tool (BLT) until such time as approval is given by the GCAA. On 20 October 2004, MK Airlines Limited issued a Notice to Flight Crew that stated, Loadmasters and Station Officers are required to query weights on dead-load weight statements

2. AFTERMATH AND ACTIONS TAKEN As a result of the audit, conducted on 16 th November 2004 by MK Airlines Limited, it was decided to obtain Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) compliance in accordance with the United Kingdom authorities. A crew notice was issued concerning counselling to reduce fatigue and stress in light of the accident A safety management system was established throughout the company, and a new company safety policy was drafted. Key staff attended a flight operations quality assurance course from 04 April to 07 April 2005, at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. A revised B747 Joint Aviation Requirement(JAR)-compliant minimum equipment list, based on the United Kingdom CAA master minimum equipment list, was submitted for approval. A full check of aircraft equipment by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was undertaken and confirmed that all aircraft were fully ICAO-compliant.

3. AFTERMATH AND ACTIONS TAKEN Fueling and loading procedures were reviewed to ensure standardization across both B747 and DC-8 fleets. In the first six months of 2005, the company undertook or completed several safety actions regarding airworthiness. On 11 November 2004, Boeing released a Boeing Laptop Tool (BLT) Operator Message to all users of the Boeing laptop computer. The Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has indicated that it has made several changes to the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) operation. Since the MKA1602 accident, the United Kingdom CAA has continued ramp and in-flight inspections of MK Airlines Limited. On 30 April 2005, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced publicly that Ghana was not complying with ICAO international safety standards. As a result, the FAA lowered the safety rating for Ghana from Category 1 to Category 2.

4. ACTION REQUIRED In this accident, the take-off was attempted using a thrust setting and take-off speeds significantly lower than those required to become safely airborne, which paves way to Take –off Performance Monitoring System to be introduced. Introduction of specific standards and recommended practices regarding the construction and risk assessment of berms or similar immovable objects in the runway overrun/undershoot areas beyond the established runway end safety area. Accessibility of records consisting of both dangerous goods and persons on board in timely manner.