皇冠体育app

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-LFSD

Summary:

皇冠体育app flight was planned as a training exercise to include a number of circuits with touch and go landings on Runway 23 at Hawarden. 皇冠体育app wind speed was 160潞 at 13 kt. On about the third or forth circuit the aircraft encountered a downdraft, the student successfully counteracted the increased descent rate with power and regained the approach path. As the student flared the aircraft prior to touchdown it suddenly sank and the landing was heavier than normal. 皇冠体育app instructor took control, regained the centreline and continued with the touch and go. 皇冠体育app aircraft climbed away and continued into the circuit as normal. Another touch and go landing was planned and the student carried out a good approach and landing. No wind shear was experienced on this occasion. As the aircraft touched down the nose landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway. 皇冠体育app aircraft skidded on its nose before coming to rest on the runway. Both occupants were uninjured and exited the aircraft without difficulty. 皇冠体育app instructor considered that the landing gear collapse was due to damage caused on the previous heavy landing.

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