Cessna 172RG, G-BILU, 16 December 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 December 2012
• Aircraft type: Cessna 172RG
• Location: Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex
• Registration: G-BILU

Cessna 172RG, G-BILU

Summary:

The pilot was unable to extend the nose landing gear, despite several attempts. A successful forced landing on the grass at Stapleford was carried out. It was thought that wear in the nose gear door mechanism had caused the nose gear to jam.

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Published 10 December 2014