Shadow Series CD, G-MWEZ, 28 June 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
28 June 2009
Aircraft type:
Shadow Series CD
Location:
Plaistows Airfield, Hertfordshire
Registration:
G-MWEZ

Shadow Series CD, G-MWEZ

Summary:

The aircraft was damaged during a heavy landing at the pilot’s home airfield. The pilot had observed the windsock prior to landing, at which time there appeared to be no wind, and had chosen to land on Runway 33, which has an uphill slope. After landing he became aware that the wind was blowing. Luton Airport, some 10 nm away, reported a wind of 110° at 6 kt at the time.

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Published 10 December 2014