Skyranger 912S(1), G-CDTP, 9 May 2010

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 May 2010
• Aircraft type: Skyranger 912S(1)
• Location: Breighton Airfield, North Yorkshire
• Registration: G-CDTP

Skyranger 912S(1), G-CDTP

Summary:

The pilot flew the approach to Runway 29 at 65 mph and the surface wind at the time was reported as 030º/6 kt. He was aware that there was a crosswind from his right and, therefore, adopted the ‘wing-down’ landing technique. As he began to flare the aircraft, the speed reduced to 50 mph and the right wing suddenly lifted. Despite the pilot increasing the engine speed, the aircraft landed heavily on the nosewheel, which collapsed, and the propeller struck the ground. The pilot commented that the accident occurred because he did not carry out the correct crosswind landing technique, for this aircraft type, which required him to maintain 65 mph until the aircraft had touched down.

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Published 10 December 2014