AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II, G-FIND

Un-commanded pitch down event, en-route cruise, 25 September 2016

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 February 2017
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 September 2016
Aircraft type:
Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II
Location:
En route cruise
Registration:
G-FIND

Summary:

While in cruising flight with the autopilot engaged, the aircraft suddenly pitched nose down. The handling pilot had difficulty controlling the aircraft until the autopilot was disengaged and the pitch trim, which had run significantly nose down, was returned to a normal setting. The autopilot was not re-engaged and the aircraft landed without further incident.

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