AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8A Silvaire, G-BRJK

Engine power loss during attempted go-around, Chilbolton Airfield, nr Andover, Hampshire, 27 December 2016.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 9 June 2017

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 27 December 2016
Aircraft type:: Luscombe 8A Silvaire
Location:: Chilbolton Airfield, Hampshire
Registration:: G-BRJK

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot was landing on Runway 06 at Chilbolton Airfield, a grass runway with power lines to the side and across the extended centreline. 皇冠体育app pilot crossed the threshold approximately 10 mph faster than normal, bounced after touchdown and elected to go around. 皇冠体育app engine faltered when power was demanded. Rather than risk not clearing the hedge at the end of the runway and power lines ahead, he cut the power, landed and applied full brakes. 皇冠体育app aircraft struck the hedge at approximately 15-25 mph and was brought to a halt. 皇冠体育app pilot was not injured but the hedge and the aircraft were damaged.

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