Piper L21B Super Cub, G-BMKB, 6 April 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 6 April 2006
• Aircraft type: Piper L21B Super Cub
• Location: Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey
• Registration: G-BMKB

Piper L21B Super Cub, G-BMKB

Summary:

The aircraft was taxiing back to the hangar area after landing when its right elevator made light contact with a holding point marker board, tearing the elevator’s fabric surface. This was the second ground accident within five months, involving this marker board, which the AAIB have investigated. The marker board is correctly constructed, positioned and its presence has been well promulgated.

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Published 10 December 2014