AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150, G-CLYI

Piper PA-18-150 (G-CLYI), abnormal runway contact, Sleap Aerodrome, Shropshire, 13 May 2023

The aircraft pitched over onto its back while making a short field landing at the end of a short takeoff and landing event. This was probably as a result of braking while landing with a tailwind. The aerodrome has identified actions to improve the safety management of flying events.

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Published 9 May 2024