Jodel D117, G-BBPS, 9 August 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 August 2009
Aircraft type:
Jodel D117
Location:
Westfield Farm Airstrip, Hailsham, East Sussex
Registration:
G-BBPS

Jodel D117, G-BBPS

Summary:

After landing, whilst the pilot was applying the brakes, the aircraft began to swerve off the airstrip. The pilot attempted to regain control by reverting to rudder pedal steering however the tail wheel had become unlatched and was castoring. The aircraft continued off the airstrip and struck a fence.

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Published 10 December 2014