Vans RV-9A, G-CDMF, 2 September 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 September 2007
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-9A
• Location: Oaksey Park Airfield, Wiltshire
• Registration: G-CDMF

Vans RV-9A, G-CDMF

Summary:

After a bounced landing, the aircraft touched down heavily on its nose gear and then flipped inverted. The pilot reported that his landing airspeed was too low for the gusty weather conditions and that wind shear near the runway threshold contributed to the accident.

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Vans RV-9A, G-CDMF 1-08.pdf (250.10 kb)

Published 10 December 2014