Hawker Jet Snap Rolled

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Unverified from a retired airline mechanic friend.

It came from Mexico to FXE, the captain was a licensed Mexican pilot, no FAA licenses or ratings. Captain was hired as a contract pilot to ferry the aircraft. The co-pilot was from the U.S. and was also hired as a contract pilot. At FXE where the owner was waiting, they flipped out as the plane taxied to parking.The captain or the co- pilot had no idea YET of the damage incurred. When asked, "What happened" at some point he allegedly said he made a hard landing. YET, the tires and gear were perfect. The FAA and insurance company had questioned them and they stuck to that story for 9 days. Finally, the co-pilot talked (good for him BTW). He said the Captain wanted to snap roll it...not aileron roll it....SNAP ROLL it like a Pitts. Supposedly it was done 3-4 times. By this time the captain had gone back to Mexico.

Wing spar twisted, one bad wing and engine mounts were also bad.

 

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