Slingsby T67C Firefly, G-RAFG, 18 September 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
18 September 2013
Aircraft type:
Slingsby T67C Firefly
Location:
Approximately 3 nm west of Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Warwickshire
Registration:
G-RAFG

Slingsby T67C Firefly, G-RAFG

Summary:

Whilst climbing prior to demonstrating an aerobatic manoeuvre, the cockpit canopy suddenly opened shattering the perspex. The frame remained attached to the aircraft which made a safe landing without further incident. Non-incorporation of a modification to improve ease of checking for correct engagement of the latch mechanism or maladjustment of the mechanism are considered as possible factors in this incident.

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Slingsby T67C Firefly G-RAFG 02-14.pdf (114.46 kb)

Published 10 December 2014