Druine D.62B Condor, G-AWST, 25 August 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 August 2009
Aircraft type:
Druine D.62B Condor
Location:
Haverfordwest Airfield, Pembrokeshire
Registration:
G-AWST

Druine D.62B Condor, G-AWST

Summary:

The aircraft owner, who had 106 hours total flying experience including 11 hours on tailwheel aircraft, was undergoing instruction. He had successfully flown seven circuits, but on the next he over-rotated during the flare. The instructor was unable to correct in time and the aircraft landed very firmly on all three wheels, which resulted in damage to the left rear spar attachment. There had previously been a repair to this rear spar attachment, but it is not known whether this was a significant factor.

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Published 10 December 2014