AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 2, G-BSUZ

Bounced on landing, porpoised and overturned, Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire, 12 September 2016

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 February 2017

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 September 2016
• Aircraft type: Denney Kitfox Mk 2
• Location: Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire
• Registration: G-BSUZ

Summary:

The pilot reported that, after a normal approach to Runway 25 at Brimpton Airfield, the aircraft bounced on landing, porpoised and overturned. Both occupants were able to leave the aircraft via its doors. Having recently purchased the aircraft, the pilot was undertaking conversion training with an instructor.

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Published 9 February 2017