AAIB investigation to Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser, G-EMSA

Nose landing gear failure, near Saffron Walden, Essex, 30 August 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 August 2014
• Aircraft type: Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser
• Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
• Registration: G-EMSA

Summary:

Following a normal approach and touchdown at a private grass airstrip, the nose landing gear failed. The nosewheel detached and the aircraft came to a rest within a short distance. Examination of the failed components showed what appeared to be a fatigue failure in the nose landing gear leg.

Download report:

Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser G-EMSA 11-14.pdf

Published 10 December 2014