AAIB investigation to RL7A XP Sherwood Ranger, G-CHHD

Right main wheel failure, at Druridge Bay Airfield, Northumberland, 16 August 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 February 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 August 2015
• Aircraft type: RL7A XP Sherwood Ranger
• Location: Druridge Bay Airfield, Northumberland
• Registration: G-CHHD

Summary:

During a takeoff run, the right main wheel failed and the aircraft nosed over. The failure was probably the result of insufficient torque being applied to the wheel’s attachment nuts during original assembly.

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Published 11 February 2016