AAIB investigation to Piper PA 24, N7456P

Landing gear collapsed on landing after experiencing unexpected windshear, Retford (Gamston) Airport, Nottinghamshire, 21 July 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 October 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 July 2017
• Aircraft type: Piper PA 24
• Location: Retford (Gamston) Airport, Nottinghamshire
• Registration: N7456P

Summary:

Downdraughting air, or windshear, was encountered shortly before touchdown and the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft landing heavily, with consequential collapse of the landing gear.

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Piper PA 24, N7456P 10-17

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Published 12 October 2017