Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 27 October 2005
Aircraft Type: Shijiazhuang Y-5B
Owner/operator: Xinjiang General Aviation
Registration Number: B-8476
Location: Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aileron control cablesAileron control cables
Category: Accident
A Y-5 aircraft experienced a significant incident during takeoff roll due to a reversed aileron control cable. The aircraft flipped over, resulting in a Y-5 damage beyond repair. Both pilots sustained serious injuries.A Y-5 aircraft experienced a significant incident during takeoff roll due to a reversed aileron control cable. The aircraft flipped over, resulting in a Y-5 damage beyond repair. Both pilots sustained serious injuries.
Description
Veered off runway during the takeoff roll because the aileron control cables were reversed by mistake in the preceding overhaul. The Y-5 flipped over and was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were seriously injured.
Primary Cause
Reversed aileron control cables during the takeoff roll.Reversed aileron control cables during the takeoff roll.Share on:
