AAIB investigation to Cessna 172M Skyhawk, G-BIHI

Bounced landing and nose gear collapse, Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire, 18 September 2014.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 12 February 2015

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 18 September 2014
Aircraft type:: Cessna 172M Skyhawk
Location:: Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire
Registration:: G-BIHI

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot encountered worsening weather after takeoff and decided to curtail her flight. She joined the visual circuit in reducing visibility and flew a closer than normal approach which, combined with a light headwind on final, placed the aircraft higher on the approach than was usual. 皇冠体育app pilot considered that a safe landing could still be achieved so continued the approach. 皇冠体育app aircraft bounced on touchdown and the nose landing gear subsequently struck the ground prematurely and collapsed.

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Published 12 February 2015

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