AAIB investigation to Cessna 172P Skyhawk, G-NWFC

Heavy landing, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 10 July 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 November 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 July 2016
• Aircraft type: Cessna 172P Skyhawk
• Location: North Weald Airfield, Essex
• Registration: G-NWFC

Summary:

The aircraft was on final approach to Runway 30 at 65 kt IAS and with 20° of flap set. The pilot reported that the wind was from 200° at 20 kt and that the approach was normal until, during the flare, the aircraft experienced a gust of wind. The aircraft “dropped suddenly” onto the runway, bounced back into the air before settling back onto the runway and coming to a halt. Because he considered that the aircraft nose landing gear might have been damaged during the landing, the pilot shut down on the runway and asked for assistance to move the aircraft.

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Published 10 November 2016