AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin R2160, G-BLWY

Transparent panel over the rear area of the cockpit broke away in flight, Deenethorpe Airfield, Northamptonshire, 16 April 2023.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 November 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 April 2023
• Aircraft type: Pierre Robin R2160
• Location: Deenethorpe Airfield, Northamptonshire
• Registration: G-BLWY

Summary:

During an aerobatic training flight, a transparent panel over the rear area of the cockpit detached and fell away. The aircraft landed without further incident. The panel detached due to its leading edge dis-bonding from its support frame, allowing the airflow to get under this edge and cause the panel to fail.

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Published 9 November 2023