Hawker Hunter T7, G-VETA, 16 September 2012

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

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 September 2012
• Aircraft type: Hawker Hunter T7
• Location: Cotswold Airport (Kemble), Gloucestershire
• Registration: G-VETA

Hawker Hunter T7, G-VETA

Summary:

The aircraft’s left inboard fuel drop tank detached during landing. A technical investigation by the aircraft operator established that insufficient clearances and free play within the tank release mechanism created a situation whereby the drop tank could detach with a relatively small externally applied force.

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Hawker Hunter T7 G-VETA 02-13.pdf (239.86 kb)

Published 10 December 2014