Valentin Taifun 17E, D-KFIH, 11 August 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 August 2013
• Aircraft type: Valentin Taifun 17E
• Location: Weybourne (Muckleburgh) Airfield, Norfolk
• Registration: D-KFIH

Valentin Taifun 17E, D-KFIH

Summary:

While on final approach to land on Runway 21 at Weybourne Airfield, the pilot became distracted by a truck crossing the approach path near the runway threshold, resulting in a hard landing. The left main landing gear subsequently collapsed.

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Published 10 December 2014