Luscombe 8A (Modified) Silvaire, G-BRSW, 31 August 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
31 August 2009
Aircraft type:
Luscombe 8A (Modified) Silvaire
Location:
Cromer Airfield, Norfolk
Registration:
G-BRSW

Luscombe 8A (Modified) Silvaire, G-BRSW

Summary:

The pilot reported that during the approach he concentrated on clearing the power cables at the threshold end of Runway 26 at Cromer, which has an uphill slope and a displaced threshold. He stated that he reduced the engine power too soon, with the result that the aircraft landed heavily, damaging the left landing gear leg. The wind at the time was from 210° at approximately 15 kt.

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Published 10 December 2014