Cyclone AX2000, G-BYJM, 10 November 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
10 November 2010
Aircraft type:
Cyclone AX2000
Location:
Caunton Airfield, Nottinghamshire
Registration:
G-BYJM

Cyclone AX2000, G-BYJM

Summary:

The purpose of the flight was to conduct a ‘General Skill Test’. During a simulated engine failure after the first takeoff the student pilot reduced the throttle rapidly and did not immediately lower the nose of the aircraft. The aircraft decelerated and when the examiner realised that the student was not performing the correct recovery procedure, he took control of the aircraft and increased the power to full. However, his actions were too late to prevent a heavy touchdown, causing the landing gear to collapse.

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Published 10 December 2014