AAIB Record-only investigations reviewed: January - February 2025
Published 10 April 2025
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This section provides details of accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field or full Correspondence Investigation. They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander at the time of reporting and in some cases additional information from other sources. The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.
| Event date | Aircraft Type | Registration | Location Name | Record Only Occurrence Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | Piper PA-31-310 | N250MD | Gloucestershire Airport | Severe vibration was felt by the pilot when the nosewheel touched down during landing. The pilot was able to maintain control until he had slowed to approximately 20 kt. The aircraft then veered to the left and departed the paved surface onto grass softened by heavy rain. The nose gear sank into the ground and collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to rest on its nose. It is likely that a nosewheel tyre puncture caused the vibration and loss of low-speed directional control. |
| 4 Jan 2025 | Skyranger Nynja 912S(1) | G-CHKG | Hamilton Farm Airfield, Kent | The aircraft was on the runway and power was applied for takeoff, but the nosewheel lost traction and directional control was lost. The pilot reported that the aircraft might have become momentarily airborne before he closed the throttle, and, as the aircraft ran off the side of the runway, the nose landing gear dug into rough soft grass causing the aircraft to turn over before coming to rest. The engine was shock loaded, and there was damage to the fuselage and wing. |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Rotorsport UK MTOsport | G-CIHH | Perth Airport | During the flare, the aircraft ballooned slightly and started to turn to the right. The student pilot attempted to correct the turn, but the aircraft crossed the runway edge. The left wheel contacted soft ground and the aircraft rolled over. |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Jabiru UL-450 | G-CBZM | Otherton Airfield, Staffordshire | The aircraft ran off the side of the grass runway during landing, the nose landing gear dug into soft ground and the aircraft turned over. |