Incident Overview
During cruise flight, an aircraft encountered clear air turbulence, which caused substantial damage to the airframe. Despite the damage, the flight crew continued to the intended destination, where an uneventful landing was performed. No further details regarding the extent of damage or flight conditions were provided.
Maintenance History
Approximately three months prior to the incident, the aircraft's ruddervators were removed from the airframe for maintenance. They were subsequently repaired, painted, balanced according to specifications, and reinstalled. The balancing procedure was performed in accordance with the applicable Beechcraft manual.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, the ruddervators were removed and examined. The inspection determined that the balancing of each ruddervator remained within the prescribed limits as outlined in the Beechcraft manual. No further information regarding other potential causes or contributing factors was available.