Letov LK-2M Sluka, G-MZOT, 6 August 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 August 2006
Aircraft type:
Letov LK-2M Sluka
Location:
On the edge of North Coates Airfield, Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-MZOT

Letov LK-2M Sluka, G-MZOT

Summary:

Whilst on a flight from Bucknall to North Coates, the aircraft was nearing its destination when the pilot transmitted a radio call indicating that he had an elevator control problem. He attempted an immediate approach to the airfield, but, as he was too high, carried out an orbit before making a second approach. On short finals, at a height of around 150 feet agl, the aircraft was seen to suddenly pitch nose down and impact the ground in a near-vertical attitude. The investigation revealed that a nut and bolt attaching the tailplane bracing wires to the fin had come undone, resulting in what was effectively a structural failure of the tailplane.

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