AAIB investigation to Auster 6A Tugmaster, G-APRO

Stall and impact with the ground, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, 19 July 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 October 2018

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 July 2018
• Aircraft type: Auster 6A Tugmaster
• Location: Old Buckenham Airport, Norfolk
• Registration: G-APRO

Summary:

The pilot reported that during the final approach to land on Runway 07L (Grass) at Old Buckenham Airfield, the airspeed was too low. This resulted in the aircraft stalling and dropping to the ground from a height of approximately 10 ft, damaging the landing gear, engine cowling and propeller. The pilot stated that the accident had resulted from a misjudgement of the landing.

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Auster 6A Tugmaster, G-APRO 10-18

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Published 11 October 2018