Zenair CH250 Zenith, G-RAYS, 25 May 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 May 2012
Aircraft type:
Zenair CH250 Zenith
Location:
Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
Registration:
G-RAYS

Zenair CH250 Zenith, G-RAYS

Summary:

The aircraft was landing on Runway 03L, which has a concrete surface, at Sywell Aerodrome. The weather was fine but with a fresh easterly surface wind of 15 kt. The pilot reported encountering a gust of wind close to touchdown and that the aircraft landed first on the left main wheel. The left main landing gear collapsed and, as the aircraft slewed to the left onto the adjacent grass, the nose landing gear also collapsed. The pilot and his passenger were both wearing lap straps and diagonal shoulder harnesses. Neither was injured and both vacated the aircraft in the normal manner.

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Zenair CH250 Zenith G-RAYS 09-12.pdf (222.96 kb)

Published 10 December 2014