Bombardier DHC-8-311 Dash 8, G-WOWC, 11 April 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
11 April 2006
Aircraft type:
Bombardier DHC-8-311 Dash 8
Location:
Plymouth Airport, Devon
Registration:
G-WOWC

Bombardier DHC-8-311 Dash 8, G-WOWC

Summary:

After a turbulent ILS approach to Runway 31 at Plymouth Airport the aircraft landed firmly and bounced. During the landing the aircraft’s TOUCH RUNWAY warning light illuminated, indicating that the aircraft’s tail had made contact with the runway. There was no structural damage to the aircraft. The incident occurred through a combination of turbulence, windshear and the pilots’ inappropriate response to reducing airspeed throughout the final 10 seconds of the approach.

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Published 10 December 2014