AAIB investigation to YAK-52, G-CDJJ

Struck fence during final approach, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 18 June 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 January 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 June 2015
• Aircraft type: YAK-52
• Location: North Weald Airfield, Essex
• Registration: G-CDJJ

Summary:

While landing, the aircraft descended low on final approach and struck a fence in the undershoot. This damaged the landing gear, which collapsed during the landing roll. The airfield operator has since repainted the lead-in lines to the displaced threshold of the runway.

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Published 14 January 2016