Let 410 UVP-E, OK-UBA
Report name:
Let 410 UVP-E, OK-UBA
Let 410 UVP-E, OK-UBA
Registration:
OK-UBA
OK-UBA
Type:
Let 410 UVP-E
Let 410 UVP-E
Location:
Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man
Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man
Date of occurrence:
18 January 2007
18 January 2007
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The aircraft was taxiing in strong winds for a scheduled departure. During one particular gust the aircraft was tipped briefly on to its left wing tip fuel tank before settling back on to the landing gear. There were no injuries and the aircraft was towed back on to stand with the damage limited to the wing tip fuel tank. The aircraft had been taxiing in winds which were gusting to 57 kt. Since the incident, the operator has introduced a wind speed limit for ground operations.
The aircraft was taxiing in strong winds for a scheduled departure. During one particular gust the aircraft was tipped briefly on to its left wing tip fuel tank before settling back on to the landing gear. There were no injuries and the aircraft was towed back on to stand with the damage limited to the wing tip fuel tank. The aircraft had been taxiing in winds which were gusting to 57 kt. Since the incident, the operator has introduced a wind speed limit for ground operations.
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