AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26 (80% scale replica), G-CENI

Wheels-up landing following landing gear system failure, Peterborough Sibson Airport, 18 July 2015.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 July 2015
• Aircraft type: Spitfire Mk 26 (80% scale replica)
• Location: Peterborough Sibson Airport, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: G-CENI

Summary:

While preparing for landing, the pilot was unable to extend the left landing gear. After a number of attempts to rectify the situation, the pilot made a successful ‘wheels-up’ landing. Investigation indicated that the difficulty in extending the gear had been due to a combination of a stuck microswitch and a slightly bent gear leg.

Download report:

Spitfire Mk 26 (80% scale replica), G-CENI 02-16

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations

Published 11 February 2016