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SN-2015/003: Restricting the Operation of Vintage Jet Aircraft at Flying Displays

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The purpose of this Safety Notice is advise that following the recent accident at Shoreham Airport on 22 August 2015 involving a Hawker Hunter aircraft, the CAA is taking action to restrict the operation of vintage jet aircraft at flying displays in the UK. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Whilst this investigation is on-going, the CAA is taking the action in this Safety Notice as a precautionary measure until further notice.
Status:
Superseded
Review comment:
Superseded by SN-2018/001.
Version:
1
Version date:
25-Aug-2015

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