ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 55082
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| Date: | 17-JUN-1982 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk.2B |
| Operator: | 12 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | XX898 |
| C/n / msn: | B3-03-75 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Easter Unthank Farm, Duffus 1.5 nm SW of RAF Lossiemouth -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Lossiemouth |
| RAF Lossiemouth |
Suddenly yawed and rolled left while on finals. The crew ejected.
Investigation revealed that the rudder PCU was disconnected from its control rod. Upon disconnection the PCU applied full left rudder.
A split pin had not been fitted during major servicing 148 flying hours before the accident.
Sources:
Aviation News Vol 12, nr.15
http://www.blackburn-buccaneer.co.uk/S2B_XX898_files/0_S2B_XX898.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Sep-2009 12:06 | harro | Updated |
| 23-Jul-2011 12:30 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Cn, Operator, Location, Source, Narrative] |
| 02-Feb-2012 09:11 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Source, Narrative] |
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