AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-BRGF

Landing mishap resulting in the aircraft coming to rest on its back, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk, 11 June 2017.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 14 September 2017

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 11 June 2017
Aircraft type:: Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe,
Location:: Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk
Registration:: G-BRGF

Summary:

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