AAIB investigation to Groppo Trail Mk 2, G-RJIT

Heavy landing short of the runway, Roche Airfield, Cornwall, 2 August 2020.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2020
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
2 August 2020
Aircraft type:
Groppo Trail Mk 2
Location:
Roche Airfield, Cornwall
Registration:
G-RJIT

Summary:

The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of height from 30 ft agl during the approach to land at Roche Airfield. The aircraft landed heavily, short of the runway and rolled into a gate causing substantial damage. The pilot suffered a minor injury.

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Groppo Trail Mk 2, G-RJIT 12-20

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