Alpi Pioneer 400, G-CGVO, 29 August 2011

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 August 2011
• Aircraft type: Alpi Pioneer 400
• Location: Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire
• Registration: G-CGVO

Alpi Pioneer 400, G-CGVO

Summary:

As the aircraft rotated during takeoff, the left-hand door suddenly opened and became detached. The aircraft landed heavily on its nose landing gear on the runway, resulting in the nosewheel breaking off and consequent damage to the propeller tips. The aircraft featured doors of a ‘gull-wing’ design and it is likely that there was insufficient engagement of the latching bolts with the door frame. The latching mechanism has subsequently been redesigned.

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Published 10 December 2014