PZL-104 Wilga 35A, G-BWDF, 6 August 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 August 2006
Aircraft type:
PZL-104 Wilga 35A
Location:
Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey
Registration:
G-BWDF

PZL-104 Wilga 35A, G-BWDF

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft had completed a banner towing operation and was returning to land. 皇冠体育app banner was dropped uneventfully but as the aircraft climbed and turned left to enter the circuit the pilot heard a thump and felt the aircraft 鈥榮tagger鈥� in the air. Control response was normal; the pilot made an abbreviated circuit and a normal landing. After landing an inspection showed the pitot tube had detached and the right front wing spar had broken.

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