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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Letov LK-2M Sluka, G-MZBF 06-22

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Published 9 June 2022