Cessna A150L Aerobat, G-BOYU, 15 September 2007

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
15 September 2007
Aircraft type:
Cessna A150L Aerobat
Location:
Runway 27L at Barton (Manchester) Airfield
Registration:
G-BOYU

Cessna A150L Aerobat, G-BOYU

Summary:

Whilst attempting to land with the sun directly in his eyes the student pilot鈥檚 seat moved back slightly and he inadvertently applied excessive aft elevator. During the ensuing bounce, he attempted to level the aircraft but had difficulty in assessing the aircraft pitch attitude. 皇冠体育app aircraft nose landing gear struck the ground and collapsed.

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