AAIB investigation to Pulsar XP, G-PLSA

Loss of control on touchdown, Fife Airport, 21 April 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 September 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 April 2015
• Aircraft type: Pulsar XP
• Location: Fife Airport
• Registration: G-PLSA

Summary:

On the third approach to land, fast with a high nose attitude and unable to reduce the engine speed below 3,500 rpm, the pilot lost control during the flare after the engine inadvertently went to full throttle.

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Published 10 September 2015