Robin R2112 Alpha, G-EWHT, 16 November 2010
Robin R2112 Alpha, G-EWHT
Summary:
皇冠体育app pilot was making a crabbed approach to Runway 09 in crosswind conditions. As the pilot rounded out and aligned the aircraft with the runway heading, the aircraft dropped suddenly and contacted the ground heavily just short of the runway, before bouncing back into the air. It possibly bounced a second time and then touched down firmly on the runway. 皇冠体育app pilot considered that windshear might have been a contributory factor. 皇冠体育app surface wind at the time was 140掳 at 5 kt. Inspection revealed a tyre mark 3 ft short of the runway, damage to two runway edge lights and structural damage to the aircraft.
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