AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 2, G-BSUZ

Bounced on landing, porpoised and overturned, Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire, 12 September 2016

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 February 2017
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
12 September 2016
Aircraft type:
Denney Kitfox Mk 2
Location:
Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire
Registration:
G-BSUZ

Summary:

The pilot reported that, after a normal approach to Runway 25 at Brimpton Airfield, the aircraft bounced on landing, porpoised and overturned. Both occupants were able to leave the aircraft via its doors. Having recently purchased the aircraft, the pilot was undertaking conversion training with an instructor.

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Published 9 February 2017