MW6-S (Modified) Merlin, G-MYIE, 21 September 2008

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 September 2008
• Aircraft type: MW6-S (Modified) Merlin
• Location: 4 miles from City Airport Manchester
• Registration: G-MYIE

MW6-S (Modified) Merlin, G-MYIE

Summary:

The pilot was carrying out a local flight when the aircraft developed a tendency to drop its right wing. He elected to carry out a ‘power on’ forced landing, at a higher speed than normal, but, on touching down, the aircraft turned over and damaged its nose landing gear and fuselage. The pilot considered that a dislodged flying control cable was the most likely cause of the wing drop. However, while it was being recovered from the field, the aircraft sustained further damage and, consequently, this could not be confirmed. The pilot and his passenger received minor injuries.

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Published 10 December 2014