Grumman AA-5A Cheetah, G-BFIN, 11 February 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
11 February 2008
Aircraft type:
Grumman AA-5A Cheetah
Location:
Prestwick Airport, Scotland
Registration:
G-BFIN

Grumman AA-5A Cheetah, G-BFIN

Summary:

During a landing on Runway 13 at Prestwick the aircraft was damaged. The pilot had judged that he was high on final approach and reduced power to increase the rate of descent. During the flare the aircraft landed heavily on the runway and pitched nose down, causing the propeller to strike the runway surface.

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Published 10 December 2014