Glasair III Turbine, G-ICBM, 20 October 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 October 2006
• Aircraft type: Glasair III Turbine
• Location: Peterborough (Conington) Airfield, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: G-ICBM

Glasair III Turbine, G-ICBM

Summary:

The handling pilot was undergoing a Licensing Skills Test. After the landing a pilot induced oscillation in pitch occurred; the nose landing gear failed and the examiner took control bringing the aircraft to a stop on the runway. There were no injuries or fire.

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Published 10 December 2014