AAIB investigation to DA 42, G-CTCF

Landing gear failure on touchdown, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 2 December 2014

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 March 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 December 2014
• Aircraft type: DA 42 Twin Star
• Location: Bournemouth Airport, Dorset
• Registration: G-CTCF

Summary:

Immediately after landing in crosswind conditions, the aircraft’s right main landing gear drag strut failed, causing the right landing gear to collapse. The aircraft was brought to a stop on the grass just beside the runway. None of the occupants was injured.

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DA 42 Twin Star G-CTCF 03-15

Published 12 March 2015