AAIB investigation to Rebel, G-BZFT
Propeller strike and runway excursion, Clench Common Airfield, Wiltshire, 4 June 2021.
Summary:
皇冠体育app pilot reported that during the landing roll on grass Runway 33 at Clench Common, the aircraft started to turn left when at a low speed. He applied right rudder and differential braking, using the toe brakes, but with little effect, so he positively applied both brakes. As the aircraft came to a stop it nosed over momentarily causing the propeller to strike the ground. 皇冠体育app aircraft then settled back onto its tailwheel, coming to rest in a grass field that bordered the runway.
皇冠体育app aircraft鈥檚 tail section side panel was deformed when it settled back onto its tailwheel. 皇冠体育app propeller was damaged, and the engine was shock loaded.
皇冠体育app pilot attributed the accident to his lack of experience on type, highlighting that he should not brake hard at low speed if there is no danger present, and must continue to 鈥榝ly the aircraft鈥� until the engine is shutdown.
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