DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANJA, 23 May 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 May 2008
• Aircraft type: DH82A Tiger Moth
• Location: 5 miles west of Lashenden, Kent
• Registration: G-ANJA

DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANJA

Summary:

During an aerobatic manoeuvre the engine stopped. While conducted a forced landing the pilot changed his selection of field twice and was subsequently unable to make his third choice of field. The pilot deliberately stalled the aircraft onto the ground in a field approximately 100 m short of his selected field. The landing gear collapsed and the aircraft was substantially damaged.

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Published 10 December 2014