Vans RV-9A, G-CGXR, 24 July 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 July 2013
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-9A
• Location: Carlisle Airport, Cumbria
• Registration: G-CGXR

Vans RV-9A, G-CGXR

Summary:

The aircraft was landing on Runway 25 at Carlisle when the accident occurred. The weather was generally fine, with a very light westerly wind. The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach, but flared the aircraft too high. It landed heavily and bounced before touching down again, nose wheel first. This caused the nose landing gear to collapse. The pilot brought the aircraft to a stop on the runway. Neither occupant was injured, and both were able to vacate the aircraft in the normal manner.

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Published 10 December 2014