AAIB investigation to Vans RV-8A, G-HCCF

Inverted after nose landing gear dug into the ground while landing, Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire, 21 February 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 June 2018

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 February 2018
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-8A
• Location: Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire
• Registration: G-HCCF

Summary:

Following a bounced landing, the aircraft’s nose landing gear dug into soft grass, the propeller made ground contact and the aircraft inverted.

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Vans RV-8A, G-HCCF 06-18

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Published 14 June 2018