AAIB investigation to Murphy Maverick 430, G-ONFL

Loss of directional control on landing, North Coates Airfield, 24 March 2014.

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 March 2014
• Aircraft type: Murphy Maverick 430
• Location: North Coates Airfield, Lincolnshire
• Registration: G-ONFL

Summary:

The aircraft landed in a brisk crosswind and the pilot had difficulty turning the aircraft out of wind as it slowed. Application of power to energise the rudder was not successful and only prolonged the landing run. The aircraft overran the side of the runway into a dyke.

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Murphy Maverick 430 G-ONFL 08-14.pdf (158.15 kb)

Published 10 December 2014