Spitfire Mk 26, G-CCGH, 1 March 2011

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 March 2011
• Aircraft type: Spitfire Mk 26
• Location: Hawarden Airfield, Deeside
• Registration: G-CCGH

Spitfire Mk 26, G-CCGH

Summary:

The aircraft landed heavily on one leg and tipped onto its nose following a poorly-executed approach. The pilot later commented that he was heavily distracted by problems he was having with his VHF radio at the time.

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Published 10 December 2014