Cessna A150L Aerobat, G-BOYU, 15 September 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 September 2007
• Aircraft type: Cessna A150L Aerobat
• Location: Runway 27L at Barton (Manchester) Airfield
• Registration: G-BOYU

Cessna A150L Aerobat, G-BOYU

Summary:

Whilst attempting to land with the sun directly in his eyes the student pilot’s seat moved back slightly and he inadvertently applied excessive aft elevator. During the ensuing bounce, he attempted to level the aircraft but had difficulty in assessing the aircraft pitch attitude. The aircraft nose landing gear struck the ground and collapsed.

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Published 10 December 2014