AAIB investigation to Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser, G-EMSA

Nose landing gear failure, near Saffron Walden, Essex, 30 August 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 August 2014
Aircraft type:
Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser
Location:
Near Saffron Walden, Essex
Registration:
G-EMSA

Summary:

Following a normal approach and touchdown at a private grass airstrip, the nose landing gear failed. The nosewheel detached and the aircraft came to a rest within a short distance. Examination of the failed components showed what appeared to be a fatigue failure in the nose landing gear leg.

Download report:

Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser G-EMSA 11-14.pdf

Published 10 December 2014