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Piper PA-28R-200, G-TORC

Date of occurrence: 17 February 2007

Summary:
After touching down on a soft part of the runway, the aircraft veered to the left and ground looped through 90°. In doing so, the nose landing gear collapsed.

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Report name:
Piper PA-28R-200, G-TORC
Registration:
G-TORC
Type:
Piper PA-28R-200
Location:
Sandown Airfield, Isle of Wight
Date of occurrence:
17 February 2007
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
After touching down on a soft part of the runway, the aircraft veered to the left and ground looped through 90°. In doing so, the nose landing gear collapsed.
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