AAIB investigation to Letov LK-2M Sluka, G-MZBF

Partial loss of control due to disconnection of right aileron cable turnbuckle, 1nm South of Kernan Airfield, Tandragee, County Armagh, 6 March 2022.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 June 2022
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 March 2022
Aircraft type:
Letov LK-2M Sluka
Location:
1 nm South of Kernan Airfield, Tandragee, County Armagh
Registration:
G-MZBF

Summary:

At approximately 600 ft agl, during final approach to Kernan Airfield, the pilot felt a sudden release of pressure in the control column and a loss of roll control. He carried out a forced landing in a field immediately below, striking a hedge just before touchdown.

The cause of the accident was loss of right aileron control, due to a turnbuckle becoming disconnected from the right aileron cable due to a lack of secondary locking.

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