Incident Overview
Date: Friday 1 April 2011
Aircraft Type: Dornier 228-212
Owner/operator: Netherlands Coast Guard (Kustwacht)
Registration Number: PH-CGC
Location: near Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM) –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Right Elevator Upper SkinRight Elevator Upper Skin
Investigating Agency: Dutch Safety BoardDutch Safety Board
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant loss of upper skin on the right elevator shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport. The loss was estimated to be 90% of the laminated upper skin.An aircraft experienced a significant loss of upper skin on the right elevator shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport. The loss was estimated to be 90% of the laminated upper skin.
Description
Aircraft landed safely after 90% of the laminated upper skin of the right elevator was lost shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM).
Source of Information
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/2/28197_1231622470.jpghttps://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/2/28197_1231622470.jpgPrimary Cause
Possible aerodynamic instability during takeoff.Possible aerodynamic instability during takeoff.Share on:
