AAIB investigation to Pulsar XP, G-PLSA

Loss of control on touchdown, Fife Airport, 21 April 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 September 2015
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 April 2015
Aircraft type:
Pulsar XP
Location:
Fife Airport
Registration:
G-PLSA

Summary:

On the third approach to land, fast with a high nose attitude and unable to reduce the engine speed below 3,500 rpm, the pilot lost control during the flare after the engine inadvertently went to full throttle.

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