Cessna 560XL Citation XLS, G-OROO, 29 June 2008

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 June 2008
• Aircraft type: Cessna 560XL Citation XLS
• Location: En route from Bournemouth, Dorset, to Biggin Hill, Kent
• Registration: G-OROO

Cessna 560XL Citation XLS,G-OROO

Summary:

During a post-maintenance ferry flight from Bournemouth to Biggin Hill, approximately 75% of the left engine upper cowling detached, damaging the leading edge of the fin and left elevator. Inspection of the aircraft showed that a number of the leading edge cowling fasteners had not been secured.

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Published 10 December 2014