Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZBX, 31 August 2012

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 31 August 2012
• Aircraft type: Rans S6-ES Coyote II
• Location: Beverley Airfield, East Yorkshire
• Registration: G-BZBX

Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZBX

Summary:

The aircraft was returning to land after a short local flight. The pilot reported that he settled the aircraft about three feet above the runway and as he flared and closed the throttle to land, the aircraft dropped without warning, landing heavily on the main landing gear. It then bounced and the second touchdown was on the nose landing gear, which collapsed, causing the propeller to strike the ground. The pilot candidly commented that he may have reduced the power too quickly with the nose-high attitude, but noted that unexpected sink had been experienced by other pilots that day.

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Published 10 December 2014