Auster J5G Cirrus Autocar, G-ARKG, 30 November 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 November 2013
Aircraft type:
Auster J5G Cirrus Autocar
Location:
Near Oakham, East Midlands
Registration:
G-ARKG

Auster J5G Cirrus Autocar, G-ARKG

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft was engaged in practising steep turns when the right aileron cable broke. After a safe landing, it was found that the cable had failed because it had short-circuited the contacts of a wind-driven generator in the right wing leading edge. 皇冠体育app generator had moved rearwards because of slackening of the grip of its mounting clamp.

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