Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BLWP, 11 October 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 October 2007
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
• Registration: G-BLWP

Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BLWP

Summary:

The student pilot mis-judged the landing flare. The aircraft “ballooned” and landed heavily before the instructor could take control, resulting in a collapse of the nose undercarriage leg.

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Piper PA-38-11 2 Tomahawk, G-BLWP 02-08.pdf (206.11 kb)

Published 10 December 2014