Cessna 560XL Citation XLS, G-OROO, 29 June 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
29 June 2008
Aircraft type:
Cessna 560XL Citation XLS
Location:
En route from Bournemouth, Dorset, to Biggin Hill, Kent
Registration:
G-OROO

Cessna 560XL Citation XLS,G-OROO

Summary:

During a post-maintenance ferry flight from Bournemouth to Biggin Hill, approximately 75% of the left engine upper cowling detached, damaging the leading edge of the fin and left elevator. Inspection of the aircraft showed that a number of the leading edge cowling fasteners had not been secured.

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Published 10 December 2014