Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander, VP-AAG, 2 February 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Pre-1997 uncategorised monthly report
Date of occurrence:
2 February 2008
Aircraft type:
Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander
Location:
Wallblake International Airport, Anguilla
Registration:
VP-AAG

Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A 26 Islander, VP-AAG

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.

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Published 10 December 2014