Gemini Flash IIA, G-MTIA, 18 April 2007

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 18 April 2007
• Aircraft type: Gemini Flash IIA
• Location: Caernarfon Airport, Wales
• Registration: G-MTIA

Gemini Flash IIA, G-MTIA

Summary:

During his first solo, the student misjudged the flare and the aircraft landed heavily and bounced. The student initiated a go-around and during the subsequent circuit the aircraft handled normally. On landing the front strut and the trike keel failed, and the aircraft came to a halt on the runway.

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Gemini Flash IIA, G-MTIA 04-08.pdf (235.85 kb)

Published 10 December 2014