AAIB investigation to CZAW Sportcruiser, G-OCRZ

Heavy landing, Firs Farm, Newbury, 2 September 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 July 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 September 2015
• Aircraft type: CZAW Sportcruiser
• Location: Firs Farm, Newbury, Berkshire
• Registration: G-OCRZ

Summary:

The pilot flew from Firs Farm to Kemble, where he completed a number of circuits before landing. He flew back to Firs Farm, completed additional circuits and landed for a short break of approximately 15 minutes. He took off with the intention of more circuits but on his first approach, he misjudged the height of the flare and landed heavily. Both occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was taxied back to the hangar where structural damage was discovered.

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CZAW Sportcruiser, G-OCRZ 01-16

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Published 14 July 2016