Grob G115E G-BYVZ, 3 November 2005

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 November 2005
• Aircraft type: Grob G115E
• Location: RAF Church Fenton, North Yorkshire
• Registration: G-BYVZ

Grob G115E, G-BYVZ

Summary:

The nose landing gear had been incorrectly assembled during a 150 hour maintenance activity with the result that on the aircraft’s ninth landing, following return to service, the nose leg collapsed and the aircraft skidded to a halt on the runway.

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Published 10 December 2014