Pioneer 300, G-IPKA, 25 August 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 August 2010
Aircraft type:
Pioneer 300
Location:
Battleflat Farm Strip, Leicestershire
Registration:
G-IPKA

Pioneer 300, G-IPKA

Summary:

The pilot was undertaking a licence revalidation check flight with an LAA coach. Shortly after touchdown, the left mainwheel ran into a narrow rut parallel to and adjacent to the edge of the grass strip. The pilot applied full right rudder, but was unable to turn the aircraft to the right. As the aircraft decelerated, the left landing gear leg collapsed. The nose then swung 60° to the right and the nose gear collapsed, causing the propeller to strike the ground, stopping the engine.

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Published 10 December 2014