Vans RV-9A, G-CGXR, 24 July 2013

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 10 December 2014

Category:: General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 24 July 2013
Aircraft type:: Vans RV-9A
Location:: Carlisle Airport, Cumbria
Registration:: G-CGXR

Vans RV-9A, G-CGXR

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft was landing on Runway 25 at Carlisle when the accident occurred. 皇冠体育app weather was generally fine, with a very light westerly wind. 皇冠体育app pilot reported that he flew a normal approach, but flared the aircraft too high. It landed heavily and bounced before touching down again, nose wheel first. This caused the nose landing gear to collapse. 皇冠体育app pilot brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway. Neither occupant was injured, and both were able to vacate the aircraft in the normal manner.

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Published 10 December 2014

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