Piper L18C Super Cub, G-BLMI, 8 July 2010

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 July 2010
• Aircraft type: Piper L18C Super Cub
• Location: Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
• Registration: G-BLMI

Piper L18C Super Cub, G-BLMI

Summary:

Whilst making an approach to a 300 m long upsloping farm strip in a slight tailwind and high ambient temperature conditions, the pilot allowed the aircraft to become high on the approach to remain clear of power lines. The aircraft touched down long and the pilot made a late decision to go around. There was insufficient distance remaining and the aircraft’s landing gear struck a hedge, causing the pilot to lose control and the aircraft to be extensively damaged in the subsequent ground impact.

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Published 10 December 2014