AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26, G-CLKN

Runway excursion and collision with another aircraft, Breighton Airfield, Breighton, Selby, 22 April 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 September 2021

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 April 2021
• Aircraft type: Spitfire Mk 26
• Location: Breighton Airfield, Breighton, Selby
• Registration: G-CLKN

Summary:

During a bounced ‘three-point’ landing the pilot applied momentary full rudder which caused the tailwheel steering to disengage. The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a parked aircraft. Information from pilots of the type indicates the aircraft may be best suited to ‘wheeler’ landings.

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Published 9 September 2021