Rans S7 Courier, G-CBNF, 9 November 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 November 2013
Aircraft type:
Rans S7 Courier
Location:
Netherly Airstrip, Aberdeenshire
Registration:
G-CBNF

Rans S7 Courier, G-CBNF

Summary:

As the aircraft approached the grass airstrip its airspeed reduced below normal. Despite applying power, the pilot was unable to arrest the increased rate of descent that developed and the aircraft touched down heavily, causing the right main wheel to break off and the aircraft to veer right. When it reached the edge of the strip, the right gear leg dug into soft ground and the aircraft inverted. The pilot and passenger exited safely. The pilot attributed the accident to his not fully monitoring airspeed during the final approach.

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Published 10 December 2014