Zenair CH 601HDS Zodiac, G-CEZV, 29 May 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
29 May 2012
Aircraft type:
Zenair CH 601HDS Zodiac
Location:
Swansea Airport
Registration:
G-CEZV

Zenair CH 601HDS Zodiac, G-CEZV

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft鈥檚 cockpit canopy became unlatched during climb-out after takeoff. 皇冠体育app resulting high drag of the partially-open canopy meant the pilot had to perform a forced landing on a disused runway. 皇冠体育app landing was heavy and a fire developed in the engine compartment which destroyed the aircraft.

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