Zenair CH 601UL Zodiac, G-CBAP, 17 February 2013

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 17 February 2013
• Aircraft type: Zenair CH 601UL Zodiac
• Location: Near Cumnock, East Ayrshire
• Registration: G-CBAP

Zenair CH 601UL Zodiac, G-CBAP

Summary:

The pilot had been airborne for about 10 minutes when the canopy suddenly detached from the aircraft. He made a forced landing, but the ground was rougher than expected and the aircraft was badly damaged as a result; the pilot was uninjured. The reason for the canopy detachment was not immediately evident.

Download report:

Zenair CH 601UL Zodiac G-CBAP 06-13.pdf (168.99 kb)

Published 10 December 2014