Accidents
Factual Report: Jetstar lost flap in flight
LOCKHEED 1329-23E JETSTAR, HOUSTON, TEXAS, MAY 15, 2004–JetStar N57NR sustained minor damage when the left flap assembly detached while th

LOCKHEED 1329-23E JETSTAR, HOUSTON, TEXAS, MAY 15, 2004–JetStar N57NR sustained minor damage when the left flap assembly detached while the airplane was on approach to Hobby Airport. The airplane was operated by Aircraft Trading Center of Tequesta, Fla. The two ATP pilots and two passengers were not injured.

The 12,500-hour pilot reported that as full flaps were extended on final approach to Runway 4, the airplane decelerated and rolled uncontrollably to the left. He regained control of the airplane by “accelerating to approximately 165 to 170 knots and holding right roll control.” The aircraft landed without further incident.