Grumman AA-5 Traveller, G-OBMW, 25 October 2011

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 October 2011
• Aircraft type: Grumman AA-5 Traveller
• Location: Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, West Yorkshire
• Registration: G-OBMW

Grumman AA-5 Traveller, G-OBMW

Summary:

The pilot was returning from a short local flight to perform a touch-and-go on grass Runway 24 at Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield. The pilot reported that the approach was normal and the wind conditions were calm. However, the initial touchdown was heavy, leaving propeller strike marks on the ground. The aircraft bounced and ballooned into the air. Despite applying maximum power and attempting to hold the aircraft off the ground, it pitched forward and touched down again. The nose gear collapsed and aircraft skidded to a halt. The pilot and passengers, all of whom were wearing lap and diagonal harnesses, were uninjured.

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Grumman AA-5 Traveller G-OBMW 02-12.pdf (225.55 kb)

Published 10 December 2014