Pilot lands plane after wing failure during flight over Bedfordshire
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has published a report after the incident last May.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch says "fatigue cracks" caused a section of a pilot's wing to fall of during an aerobatic flight in Bedfordshire.
The report says the right aileron - which controls the aircrafts movement - came off when the pilot performed a roll.
The 45-year-old man planned to perform a 30-minute aerobatic flight in the Edge 540 aircraft.
It happened over a disused airfield near Tempsford on 1st May 2021, but luckily the pilot managed to land safely.
The AAIB report said the pilot "mentally rehearsed his abandonment drill in case he lost control of the aircraft"
"Whilst performing aerobatics, the right aileron failed and detached from the aircraft. The pilot was able to fly the aircraft back to the airfield and make a safe landing.
"The right aileron centre hinge attachment assembly failed due to fatigue cracks, similar cracks were found in the centre hinge attachment assembly on the left wing."
The aircraft manufacturer has issued a 'Service Letter' to all known owners of affected aircraft, recommending the removal of the centre aileron hinge attachment assemblies.
The UK Light Aircraft Association has also contacted all affected owners to ensure they are aware of the service letter.