AAIB investigation to Hawker Hunter F6.A, G-KAXF

Takeoff rejected when canopy transparency detached from frame, St Athan Airport, Glamorgan, 14 May 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 October 2021

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 May 2021
• Aircraft type: Hawker Hunter F6.A
• Location: St Athan Airport, Glamorgan
• Registration: G-KAXF

Summary:

During the takeoff roll, the canopy transparency detached from its frame and slid rearwards. The pilot rejected the takeoff and returned to the apron without further incident.

The CAA reported that the failure was due to an abnormal weakness or fault which was not possible to see during normal servicing inspections. As no similar events were identified, no formal action will be taken. However, the event will be briefed at relevant industry forums and by surveyors during visits to ex-military Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisations (CAMO).

The CAMO responsible for this aircraft, intends to introduce additional inspections and pressurisation checks to canopy assemblies within their fleet.

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Published 14 October 2021