At 1830 Eastern time the airplane experienced a stuck rudder trim situation during a simulated single-engine instrument approach. It diverted and landed without incident at a nearby airport with more favorable winds. The instructor pilot and the pilot/owner receiving training were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed at the time of the incident.
April 17, 2008, Pontiac, Mich., Eclipse Aviation EA500
At 1830 Eastern time the airplane experienced a stuck rudder trim situation during a simulated single-engine instrument approach. It diverted and landed without incident at a nearby airport with more favorable winds. The instructor pilot and the pilot/owner receiving training were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed at the time of the incident.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane experienced a stuck rudder trim during a simulated single-engine instrument approach.
- The aircraft successfully diverted and landed without incident at a nearby airport with more favorable winds.
- Neither the instructor pilot nor the pilot/owner receiving training were injured, and visual conditions prevailed.
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