Vans RV-6A, G-RVPW, 7 June 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
7 June 2008
Aircraft type:
Vans RV-6A
Location:
Netherthorpe Airfield, South Yorkshire
Registration:
G-RVPW

Vans RV-6A, G-RVPW

Summary:

After landing, as the aircraft was decelerating through 25kt, its nosewheel dug into an area of soft ground. 皇冠体育app nose landing gear collapsed and the aircraft tipped onto its nose, damaging the propeller and forward fuselage, and causing the engine to be shock loaded. 皇冠体育app pilot and passenger were uninjured and left the aircraft unaided.

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