Captain Avgas
Well Known Member
In October 2014 an Australian registered RV6A crashed catastrophically into a laneway in a densely populated suburb of a major city. The aircraft hit two houses and several cars and the pilot died on impact.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigated the accident comprehensively and subsequently issued a final report. It suggested that the most likely cause of the crash was the tip-up canopy coming open during flight. For those with a tip-up canopy RV this report will be compelling reading. It can be viewed here:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-164/
It is also noted that Vans Aircraft have issued a Service Letter designated "Tip-up Canopy Operation" that features in the New Service Information section of their home page. It can be viewed here:
http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/letters/Tip_Up_Canopies.pdf
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigated the accident comprehensively and subsequently issued a final report. It suggested that the most likely cause of the crash was the tip-up canopy coming open during flight. For those with a tip-up canopy RV this report will be compelling reading. It can be viewed here:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2014/aair/ao-2014-164/
It is also noted that Vans Aircraft have issued a Service Letter designated "Tip-up Canopy Operation" that features in the New Service Information section of their home page. It can be viewed here:
http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/letters/Tip_Up_Canopies.pdf