Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee, G-BSTH, 11 May 2011

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 May 2011
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee
• Location: Portmoak Airfield, Kinross
• Registration: G-BSTH

Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee, G-BSTH

Summary:

The landing gear shock struts failed after the aircraft stalled and landed heavily on rough ground. The pilot attributed the event to the loss of visibility whilst approaching into a low sun with rainwater droplets on the screen.

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Published 10 December 2014