AAIB investigation to Cessna F177RG, G-AYSY

Nose gear collapsed after landing, Leicester Airport, 7 September 2020.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
8 July 2021
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
7 September 2020
Aircraft type:
Cessna F177RG
Location:
Leicester Airport
Registration:
G-AYSY

Summary:

Returning to Leicester Airport after a flight away from base, the pilot of G-AYSY completed a normal join and circuit to Runway 28. The landing gear was lowered and a check of both the indicator lights and the external mirror showed it to be down and locked. Shortly after landing, as the aircraft reduced speed, the nose landing gear collapsed. Both the pilot and passenger were able to vacate the aircraft and suffered only minor injuries. The cause of the nose gear collapse was not established.

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Published 8 July 2021