皇冠体育app

DH87B Hornet Moth, G-ADNE

Summary:

Following an uneventful flight from Sumburgh, the pilot joined the right-hand circuit for Runway 30 at Unst. From the windsock he estimated the wind to be from 270掳 between 15 and 20 kt. 皇冠体育app approach and landing were made left wing down because of the crosswind, with the left mainwheel contacting the ground just before the right. 皇冠体育app aircraft skipped briefly before landing back onto the mainwheels. 皇冠体育app pilot kept the aircraft straight using full right rudder and some right wheel braking during the landing roll. As the aircraft slowed to about 20 kt the aircraft鈥檚 tail rose and could not be lowered with up elevator. 皇冠体育app tail continued to rise until the chin cowling and propeller contacted the runway. 皇冠体育app propeller shattered and the right undercarriage partially collapsed before the aircraft came to halt. 皇冠体育app aircraft was made safe and both occupants vacated the aircraft without injury. 皇冠体育app pilot inspected the main undercarriage wheels and brakes and found no defects. He considered that the right wheel brake may have locked up during the landing roll and caused the tail to rise.

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