Cessna 172P Skyhawk, G-CDMM, 23 September 2012
Cessna 172P Skyhawk, G-CDMM
Summary:
皇冠体育app aircraft had flown from Oban Airport to Glenforsa Airfield on the Isle of Mull. Having obtained the wind at Glenforsa, which was reported as 120掳 at 12 kt, but with some 鈥渞otor winds鈥�, the pilot made an overhead pass at 300 ft along grass Runway 07 to assess the conditions; they were considered to be 鈥渇ine鈥�. 皇冠体育app pilot rejoined the circuit and observed another aircraft land successfully. Having confirmed that the wind direction and speed were unchanged, the aircraft was positioned to land on Runway 07. 皇冠体育app approach was uneventful but, as the aircraft was about to land, it encountered a gust causing it to touch down heavily before bouncing. 皇冠体育app pilot applied engine power to arrest the subsequent descent, but a further strong gust caused the aircraft to briefly climb before it stalled and landed heavily on the nosewheel, which detached. 皇冠体育app nose leg dug into the soft ground, which tipped the aircraft forward and it came to rest inverted. 皇冠体育app pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was unhurt. 皇冠体育app aircraft was severely damaged.
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