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Old 14th Jan 2006, 07:21
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Re: Light Aircraft Strikes Fin on Cable During PFL

Close but no cigar.

The aeroplane was a Robin DR400 and the obstruction a mown bale of hay.

Short synopsis.

Aeroplane lands in a gusty crosswind and directional control not maintained. Gets from the RWY onto a grass area with big cylindrical haybales on it.

Hits one.

Aeroplane looked over by the owner prior to returnflight.

Near Filton pilot experiences control difficulty and subsequent wing seperates. Outcome fatal for the pilot (sole occupant)

Full report here: http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/cms_resou...pdf_500558.pdf

Back to the original posting. Without knowing all the details it is difficult to say what is what, but at face value it would seem that hitting something and flying the aeroplane back without an inspection by a qualified engineer is not best airmanship.
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