AAIB investigation to RL7A XP Sherwood Ranger, G-CHHD

Right main wheel failure, at Druridge Bay Airfield, Northumberland, 16 August 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 February 2016
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
16 August 2015
Aircraft type:
RL7A XP Sherwood Ranger
Location:
Druridge Bay Airfield, Northumberland
Registration:
G-CHHD

Summary:

During a takeoff run, the right main wheel failed and the aircraft nosed over. The failure was probably the result of insufficient torque being applied to the wheel’s attachment nuts during original assembly.

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RL7A XP Sherwood Ranger, G-CHHD 02-16

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Published 11 February 2016