Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III, G-HCSL, 29 April 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 April 2009
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III
• Location: Runway 24, Edinburgh Airport
• Registration: G-HCSL

Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III, G-HCSL

Summary:

A crosswind landing was being carried out on Runway 24 with the wind from 160° at 14 kt. The aircraft bounced on touchdown before settling on its nosewheel and right mainwheel, causing the right propellor make contact with the runway. The pilot considered that he had made a handling error.

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Published 10 December 2014