AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181, G-CCAV

Corroded nose landing gear fractured whilst taxiing, London Biggin Hill Airport, 3 May 2023

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 March 2024

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 May 2023
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-181
• Location: London Biggin Hill Airport
• Registration: G-CCAV

The nose landing gear wheel fork fractured during taxiing causing the nosewheel to detach and the propeller to strike the runway. The cause of the fracture was multiple fatigue cracks from corroded bolt holes in the fork assembly. The CAA has taken safety action to issue a Safety Notice to inspect the fork assembly for corrosion and cracking.

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Published 14 March 2024