North American P-51D-20 Mustang, G-BIXL, 13 July 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 July 2008
• Aircraft type: North American P-51D-20 Mustang
• Location: Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: G-BIXL

North American P-51D-20 Mustang, G-BIXL

Summary:

G-BIXL was on a final approach to land on a grass runway when the engine began to run roughly. The pilot advanced the throttle which led to a marked reduction in power. The aircraft touched down on the grass short of the runway but was forced back into the air when it crossed the lip of a raised taxiway. During the following touchdown and deceleration, the left main gear was damaged and the propeller hit the ground before the aircraft came to a halt. The cause of the rough running and power loss was not positively determined at the time of publication of this report.

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Published 10 December 2014