Serious Incident: PA 31-350, G-VIPY, Near LIFFY reporting point in Dublin CTA, 9 February 2011: Report No 2011-020

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Synopsis


The aircraft experienced violent rolling motion due to the partial separation of the inboard section of the starboard de-icing boot.  The partially separated portion of the de-icing boot flailed in the airflow impacting and damaging the starboard wing, flap and aileron, and causing significant handling challenges for the Pilot.  When the de-icing boot fully separated normal handling returned.  The separated portion of the de-icing boot was not recovered.



Occurrence Date: February 09, 2011
Report Date: November 23, 2011
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