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Graham H

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    Loose Jabiru Wing Attachment

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    Any link to info on the wing detach theory Graham? The info posted elsewhere here seemed to suggest a possible in-flight explosion or fire which is entirely different. Also that referred to a J450 not a J170.

    Sorry it was NOT a J 170 as I put in the post. It was a 450UL about 7 years old. First reports were of a loud bang and I think this got translated to an explosion. But the latest news of the wing becoming detatched seems to be the most likely.

    But this has yet to be confirmed.

     

     

    Loose Jabiru Wing Attachment

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    We tried to get the wing attach bolts out, using increasing degrees of force and heavier and heavier hammers. The rear bolts would not shift.Our solution: Close up the airplane, and since Jabiru said it would be "OK" for ten hours, we are sending it off the Bundaberg so teh experts can get the bolts out.

     

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    A J170 crashed in France last week killing both pilot and passenger (father and son), both British. Word has it that a wing became detatched from the body.

    This has not been confirmed.

     

     

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