Silence Twister, G-TWIS, 25 July 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 July 2012
Aircraft type:
Silence Twister
Location:
Henstridge, Somerset
Registration:
G-TWIS

Silence Twister, G-TWIS

Summary:

During a “fairly steep, throttle-closed” approach to Runway 25 in fine weather, the pilot reported that his airspeed was slightly lower than required and that the aircraft was “heading too close to the end of the runway”. After applying a little power and commencing the flare, the aircraft touched down heavily on the right landing gear which then collapsed. The pilot considered that his inexperience on this aircraft type contributed to the hard landing.

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Silence Twister G-TWIS 01-13.pdf (174.35 kb)

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