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Serious incident to the Mudry Cap 232 registered F-HERA on 07/06/2023 at Lepaud

Shattering of canopy during aerobatic manoeuvres

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression Closed
Progress: 100%

The almost total loss of the properties of the adhesive between the canopy and the frame junction, which went undetected, resulted in the adhesive failing. During an aerobatic training flight, the canopy separated from the frame and shattered. After quickly checking that the controls were effective and the condition of the elevator, the pilot flew an adapted circuit and landed.