AAIB investigation to Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+, N380CR

High altitude stall and loss of control, northwest of Coventry, 31 December 2013.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 January 2015

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 31 December 2013
• Aircraft type: Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+
• Location: 5.7 nm north-west of Coventry, Warwickshire
• Registration: N380CR

Summary:

As the aircraft approached its cruising altitude of FL430, the pilot was not monitoring the indicated airspeed and the aircraft stalled, departing from controlled flight in a series of five 360° rolls to the right. The pilot briefly regained control before the aircraft stalled again and in the following recovery, the aircraft바카라 사이트™s wings were damaged in overload. The pilot made a successful landing and examination of the aircraft바카라 사이트™s recorded data revealed that the angle of attack (AOA) sensing system had 바카라 사이트˜stuck바카라 사이트™ in flight and the aircraft바카라 사이트™s stall warning system did not operate prior to the stall onset. Two Safety Recommendations are made, relating to the continued airworthiness of the AOA sensing system.

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Published 9 January 2015