Reims Cessna F172M Skyhawk, G-BAEY, 18 April 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
18 April 2006
Aircraft type:
Reims Cessna F172M Skyhawk
Location:
Conington Airfield, Peterborough
Registration:
G-BAEY

Reims Cessna F172M Skyhawk, G-BAEY

Summary:

The pilot reported that shortly before touchdown the aircraft pitched up unexpectedly. He responded by pushing forward on the control yoke. The aircraft landed on its nose wheel, causing the nose landing gear to collapse and damaging the propeller. There was no evidence of a pre-existing mechanical defect that would have resulted in the unexpected manoeuvre or of any weather conditions that might have affected the flight adversely.

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