Easterns Mayday 9/4/08 Abz - Wic
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Easterns Mayday 9/4/08 Abz - Wic
Heard on the radio this morning a mayday call by an eastern J41, in regards to control problems (pretty sure in just pitch). Anyone know what actually caused it.
Boys made a safe landing back at Wick.
Well done.
Good to hear so many people offering assistance.
Boys made a safe landing back at Wick.
Well done.
Good to hear so many people offering assistance.
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AAIB Bulletin last year centred upon pitch control problems on JS41. One was caused by a lack of lubrication and the other on over-zealous tightening of the friction locks by the flight crew. i hope this wasn't something similar.
Link to the AAIB September 07 bulletin:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/publicati...ember_2007.cfm
Link to the AAIB September 07 bulletin:
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/publicati...ember_2007.cfm
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The J41 has a problem with de-icing fluid collecting in the elevator and refreezing at altitude, its a known problem and several bulletins have been issued.
Captain flying just happened to be the guy who first flew the J41 for BAE, nobody more experienced on type.
Captain flying just happened to be the guy who first flew the J41 for BAE, nobody more experienced on type.