Yak-52, G-LYFA, 15 January 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 January 2012
• Aircraft type: Yak-52
• Location: Manchester Barton Airfield
• Registration: G-LYFA

Yak-52, G-LYFA

Summary:

The pilot lost braking effect and directional control of the aircraft during taxi. The aircraft rolled into an airfield building at slow speed. Leaks in the aircraft’s pneumatic system were found which accounted for the loss of braking.

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Published 10 December 2014