Vans RV-8, G-HILZ, 21 April 2012

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 April 2012
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-8
• Location: Private airstrip near Stevenage, Hertfordshire
• Registration: G-HILZ

Vans RV-8, G-HILZ

Summary:

The pilot encountered unexpectedly poor braking effect after landing on the grass airstrip. He was unable to prevent the aircraft over-running the strip and colliding with a small hangar at its end. The pilot was uninjured.

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Vans RV-8 G-HILZ 08-12.pdf (272.71 kb)

Published 10 December 2014