Miles M65 Gemini 1A G-AKHP, 30 July 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 July 2007
• Aircraft type: Miles M65 Gemini 1A
• Location: Shoreham Airfield, Sussex
• Registration: G-AKHP

Miles M65 Gemini 1A, G-AKHP

Summary:

Whilst taxiing away from the fuel pumps, the wheel brakes became ineffective. In an attempt to stop the aircraft using the parking brake lever, the lever failed. Despite shutting down both engines, the aircraft rolled forward and collided with the tail of a parked Tiger Moth, causing damage to its rudder.

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Miles M65 Gemini 1A, G-AKHP 1-08.pdf (209.80 kb)

Published 10 December 2014