Cessna 208 Caravan I (floatplane), G-MDJE
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Since publication of this report, new and important information has come to light. The investigation has been re-opened and an amended report will be published in due course.
Report name:
Cessna 208 Caravan I (floatplane), G-MDJE
Cessna 208 Caravan I (floatplane), G-MDJE
Registration:
G-MDJE
G-MDJE
Type:
Cessna 208 Caravan I (floatplane)
Cessna 208 Caravan I (floatplane)
Location:
Overhead Partick, Glasgow
Overhead Partick, Glasgow
Date of occurrence:
24 May 2008
24 May 2008
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
Whilst flying over part of Glasgow at 1,200 ft, the left float water rudder fell from the aircraft due to a failure of its attachment post. The damage to the attachment post was consistent with the rudder having struck a submerged object.
Whilst flying over part of Glasgow at 1,200 ft, the left float water rudder fell from the aircraft due to a failure of its attachment post. The damage to the attachment post was consistent with the rudder having struck a submerged object.
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