NTSB investigates missing Avantair P180 elevator

NTSB investigates Piaggio Aero Avantair P180 aircraft​

The NTSB is investigating an incident with an Avantair P180. On the morning of July 28, 2012 after the aircraft landed at Henderson Executive airport in Nevada the usual post-flight checks reveal a missing lefside elevator on the wing.

According to an initial report from the NTSB, "non-eventful departure and flight from San Diego, and that the captain noticed that more back pressure on the flight controls was required for a normal landing upon arrival at Henderson".

Avantair says the aircraft suffered no damage as a result of the event, which the NTSB has classified as an accident. The company expected the aircraft to resume service by 4 August.

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