Report conserning the serious aircraft incident on 18 May 2014 northeast of Bjørkelangen with Apex Aircraft CAP 10C, LN-KAP

Aviation report 2015/05 eng

During practicing of aerobatic manoeuvres northeast of Bjørkelangen, Akershus, the propeller came loose and disappeared. An emergency landing in an agricultural area was performed without any further damage. The investigation showed that three of the six propeller bolts were broken. The other three bolts were missing and had most likely unscrewed themselves. This indicates that the torque on the bolts was too low.

Facts

Location Northeast of Bjørkelangen, Akershus, Norway
Occurrence date 18.05.2014
Aircraft Other light aeroplane
Operator Nedre Romerike Flyklubb
Registration LN-KAP
Meteorological conditions VMC
County Akershus
Type of occurrence Serious incident
Type of operation Private (club)
Category of operation Light, aeroplane (< 5 700kg)
Aircraft category Landplane, Single-engine, Piston engine
FIR/AOR ENOS (Oslo ATCC)

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