DH82A Tiger Moth, G-APAO, 29 July 2004

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 July 2004
• Aircraft type: DH82A Tiger Moth
• Location: Duxford Aerodrome, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: G-APAO

DH82A Tiger Moth, G-APAO

Summary:

During a baulked landing on a temporary grass runway, the right main landing gear of the aircraft struck a proprietary ‘Tribox’ marker, being used to mark the runway’s left edge. This caused the aircraft to decelerate, caused damage to the landing gear and gave the pilot cause to abandon his attempt to go-around. The investigation identified that the marker did not satisfy Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements in terms of size, weight, or frangibility.

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Published 10 December 2014