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| Date: | Tuesday 3 December 2024 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Evans Volksplane VP-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Gawler Airport (YGAW), Gawler, SA -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Gawler Airport (YGAW) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The pilot was doing circuits at Gawler Airfield and was mid downwind Runway 23 at circuit height when they heard a boom followed by seeing the canopy flung open to the right. The pilot powered back and lowered the nose, still trying to ascertain what had happened. The pilot then realised that the canopy had flung open and could not see the rear section of the canopy. The pilot kept flying the aircraft, immediately steering towards Runway 23 and descended. They landed safely and taxied back to the hangar. After shutting down the engine and securing the aircraft, the pilot inspected the aircraft and saw that the rear part of the canopy left the aircraft.
Sources:
https://raaus.com.au/accident-and-defect-summaries/
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Dec-2024 19:01 | Pineapple | Added |
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