皇冠体育app

Kolb Twinstar Mk 3 (Modified), G-MYMI

Summary:

On final approach to Netherthorpe鈥檚 Runway 24 the pilot reported experiencing a 鈥榟uge lump of turbulence鈥� that caused his aircraft to roll left to approximately 45? of bank. He rolled the wings level and now a little low on the approach he also applied some power. As the aircraft crossed the runway threshold the aircraft experienced more turbulence and sank. 皇冠体育app pilot applied full power but it was insufficient to arrest the high rate of descent resulting in a heavy landing that caused the left main landing gear leg to collapse. 皇冠体育app engine continued to run with no damage to the propeller but the aircraft came to rest quickly. 皇冠体育app pilot and his passenger were able to exit the aircraft unassisted. 皇冠体育app pilot described the weather as 鈥榯hermic鈥� because during their flight they had experienced many updrafts and downdrafts. 皇冠体育app turbulence and sudden left roll experienced by G MYMI during the approach was, therefore, probably caused by a thermal induced updraft or downdraft. 皇冠体育app high sink rate and heavy landing were probably a result of a loss of airspeed, possibly aggravated by the turbulent conditions.

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