The airplane was substantially damaged at 0945 Central time when the right aileron departed in-flight. The airline transport pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the local post-maintenance flight. During a climb to 18,000 feet msl, the right aileron departed the airplane. The pilot reported the airplane was “very controllable” and landed without further incident.
February 15, 2011, Des Moines, Iowa, Beech E-90 King Air
The airplane was substantially damaged at 0945 Central time when the right aileron departed in-flight. The airline transport pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the local post-maintenance flight. During a climb to 18,000 feet msl, the right aileron departed the airplane. The pilot reported the airplane was "very controllable" and landed without further incident.
Key Takeaways:
- During a post-maintenance flight, the aircraft sustained substantial damage when its right aileron detached mid-flight.
- The airline transport pilot, with a pilot-rated passenger, successfully maintained control of the aircraft despite the incident.
- Both occupants were uninjured, and the pilot landed the airplane without further incident.
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