AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-BKAZ

Landing mishap in a crosswind, Perth Aerodrome, Perthshire, 14 September 2017.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 September 2017
• Aircraft type: Cessna 152
• Location: Perth Aerodrome, Perthshire
• Registration: G-BKAZ

Summary:

A student pilot had carried out a short solo cross-country flight and returned to Perth Aerodrome. Just prior to touchdown the aircraft drifted slightly off the centre line, which the pilot attempted to correct but the aircraft landed heavily and bounced. During the landing the aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, engine frame and firewall.

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Published 11 January 2018