Piper L18C (Modified) Super Cub, G-BPJH, 1 June 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 June 2009
• Aircraft type: Piper L18C (Modified) Super Cub
• Location: Blackhill Airfield, Draperstone, Co. Londonderry, Northern Ireland
• Registration: G-BPJH

Piper L18C (Modified) Super Cub, G-BPJH

Summary:

During the latter stages of the approach to his home airstrip the pilot realised that he was too low and increased engine power. Before the aircraft could respond, it struck a hedge near the threshold of the strip with sufficient force to tear off the landing gear.

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Published 10 December 2014