Hawker Hunter F6.A Hunter, G-KAXF, 18 October 2008

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

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 October 2008
• Aircraft type: Hawker Hunter F6.A Hunter
• Location: Runway 26, Exeter Airport
• Registration: G-KAXF

Hawker Hunter F6.A Hunter, G-KAXF

Summary:

As the aircraft touched down on Runway 26 at Exeter Airport, an external fuel tank fell from its wing and landed on the grass to the south of the runway. The tank hit a runway edge light and damaged the runway surface. The tank was held onto the wing by an electromagnetic tank release unit. The jaws of the unit opened on touchdown releasing the tank.

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Published 10 December 2014