DH82A Tiger Moth, G-AOHY, 24 May 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
24 May 2012
Aircraft type:
DH82A Tiger Moth
Location:
Wickenby Airfield, Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-AOHY

DH82A Tiger Moth, G-AOHY

Summary:

The aircraft was approaching a grass landing area of restricted length with an inoperative airspeed indicator. It became low on final approach and struck standing crops immediately before the landing area, pitching forward and coming to rest inverted. Although experienced, the pilot had limited recent training or experience on type.

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Published 10 December 2014