AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172P Skyhawk, G-SBAE

Reims Cessna F172P (G-SBAE), propeller strike during landing, Blackpool Airport, 6 August 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 January 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 6 August 2014
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F172P Skyhawk
• Location: Blackpool Airport, Lancashire
• Registration: G-SBAE

Summary:

The pilot was practising circuits. His approach for a planned touch-and-go appeared normal, but on touchdown the aircraft bounced twice before the nosewheel touched firmly and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot considered that he should have initiated a go-around after the first bounce.

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Reims Cessna F172P Skyhawk G-SBAE 01-15

Published 9 January 2015