Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander, VP-AAG
Date of occurrence: 02 February 2008
Summary:
The aileron gust lock was not removed prior to flight, resulting in loss of control after takeoff. Distracted by efforts to accommodate a non-revenue passenger on this cargo flight, the pilot did not complete a pre-flight check or check the full and free motion of the flight controls before takeoff.
The aileron gust lock was not removed prior to flight, resulting in loss of control after takeoff. Distracted by efforts to accommodate a non-revenue passenger on this cargo flight, the pilot did not complete a pre-flight check or check the full and free motion of the flight controls before takeoff.
Report name:
Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander, VP-AAG
Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander, VP-AAG
Registration:
VP-AAG
VP-AAG
Type:
Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander
Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander
Location:
Wallblake International Airport, Anguilla
Wallblake International Airport, Anguilla
Date of occurrence:
02 February 2008
02 February 2008
Category:
Commercial Air Transport - Fixed Wing
Commercial Air Transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The aileron gust lock was not removed prior to flight, resulting in loss of control after takeoff. Distracted by efforts to accommodate a non-revenue passenger on this cargo flight, the pilot did not complete a pre-flight check or check the full and free motion of the flight controls before takeoff.
The aileron gust lock was not removed prior to flight, resulting in loss of control after takeoff. Distracted by efforts to accommodate a non-revenue passenger on this cargo flight, the pilot did not complete a pre-flight check or check the full and free motion of the flight controls before takeoff.
