AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANRM

Nose-over during landing, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 30 June 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 November 2018

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 June 2018
• Aircraft type: DH82A Tiger Moth
• Location: Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
• Registration: G-ANRM

Summary:

During the flare the aircraft was caught by a gust of wind. This caused a roll to the left that the pilot could not correct. The left wing struck the ground and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated he was unable to correct the roll due to poor aileron authority at low speed.

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Published 8 November 2018