Vans RV-6A, G-RVSA, 30 August 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 August 2008
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-6A
• Location: 30 August 2008 Fishburn Airstrip, Co. Durham
• Registration: G-RVSA

Vans RV-6A, G-RVSA

Summary:

The aircraft touched down on Runway 26 at Fishburn and bounced twice before the nose landing gear made firm contact with the soft grass surface. The nose landing gear appeared to have dug in and the aircraft nosed over onto its back.

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Vans RV-6A, G-RVSA 12-08.pdf (286.37 kb)

Published 10 December 2014