Avro 146-RJ85, OH-SAI
Report name:
Avro 146-RJ85, OH-SAI
Avro 146-RJ85, OH-SAI
Registration:
OH-SAI
OH-SAI
Type:
Avro 146-RJ85
Avro 146-RJ85
Location:
Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk
Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk
Date of occurrence:
17 June 2007
17 June 2007
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
A composite panel had become detached from the aircraft and landed on the roof of a house. The panel was attached by 25 bolts which were located inside 25 stainless steel grommets; all 25 grommets had failed. The failure of these grommets was attributed to abrasion during repainting. There have been several similar incidents and the manufacturer has responded by updating an Airworthiness Directive to include a more rigorous inspection process.
A composite panel had become detached from the aircraft and landed on the roof of a house. The panel was attached by 25 bolts which were located inside 25 stainless steel grommets; all 25 grommets had failed. The failure of these grommets was attributed to abrasion during repainting. There have been several similar incidents and the manufacturer has responded by updating an Airworthiness Directive to include a more rigorous inspection process.
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