Glos-Airtourer Super 150, G-AZHI, 20 October 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 October 2006
• Aircraft type: Glos-Airtourer Super 150
• Location: 1 mile north of Leeds Castle, Kent
• Registration: G-AZHI

Glos-Airtourer Super 150, G-AZHI

Summary:

Prior to the flight the pilot carried out an ‘A’ Check on the aircraft which required the opening of both upper engine cowls. Following the check he closed the cowls and recalls securing all the over-centre cowl latches. After levelling off following some aerobatic manoeuvres the upper right engine cowl became unlocked and after a few seconds departed the aircraft. The cowl was recovered and, together with the aircraft, was examined by a licensed aircraft engineer. The engineer could find no evidence of distress or damage on the three over-centre latches or the latch receivers.

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Published 10 December 2014