DHC-8-311 Dash 8, G-JEDE, 29 November 2004

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
29 November 2004
Aircraft type:
DHC-8-311 Dash 8
Location:
London City Airport, London
Registration:
G-JEDE

DHC-8-311 Dash 8, G-JEDE

Summary:

The crew were flying a manual approach to Runway 10 at London City Airport. During the flare, with the commander as the handling pilot, the tail struck the ground, with damage limited to the skin of the fuselage. The commander reported heavy sink during the flare and the surface wind was 360º/8 kt. The FDR trace showed that the amount of torque at touchdown was significantly less than usual.

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