DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-ECOZ, 1 November 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
1 November 2009
Aircraft type:
DHC-8-402 Dash 8
Location:
London Gatwick Airport
Registration:
G-ECOZ

DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-ECOZ

Summary:

The aircraft’s tail struck the runway after an ILS approach to Runway 08R at London Gatwick. The tailstrike was caused by the aircraft’s rate of descent not being arrested during the landing flare. The commander retarded the power levers to flight idle shortly before the flare due to an increase in airspeed, probably caused by windshear. One Safety Recommendation was made.

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Published 10 December 2014