B747 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 28; Flight Crew Total 25000; Flight Crew Type 8000
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
General None Reported / Taken
Aircraft
1;000 AGL on final approach Flight Attendant called the flight deck and reported that a passenger said that a part of the flaps broke off. We turned off the auto pilot to see how the plane flew. No noticeable difference was felt. We decided to add 5 KTS to approach speed and continue. Landing was normal. Ground inspection revealed that the left inboard spoiler had broken off.
B747 Captain reported he was notified by Flight Attendant on final that passenger told her part of a flap broke off. Aircraft seemed to fly fine; so a normal landing was made; and after parking Maintenance found the left inboard spoiler had failed and departed the aircraft.