Britten-Norman Islander crash, Feb 2, 2008, Anguilla
Britten-Norman Islander accident on February 2, 2008 near Anguilla with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot did not complete the pre-flight check, so the...
- Date: February 2, 2008
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Anguilla
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot did not complete the pre-flight check, so the aileron gust lock was still engaged at takeoff and the controls jammed after departure. He was distracted while arranging an extra seat for an unplanned passenger.
A Britten-Norman Islander operated by Air Montserrat was taking off from Anguilla for Sint Maarten with an extra passenger seated in the cabin. The aileron gust lock was still engaged, so the ailerons jammed during a left turn after takeoff. The pilot attempted a go-around and the left wing struck the perimeter fence on landing, and the aircraft was written off, with the crew and passengers reported injured.