Hawker Hurricane 2B, G-HHII
Date of occurrence: 11 March 2009
Summary:
The aircraft tipped forward onto its nose whilst landing on Runway 20 at North Weald. The pilot, who was uninjured, reported that the approach and touchdown in a three-point attitude, were normal. When the mainwheels contacted the runway, the aircraft’s tail lifted uncontrollably, causing the propeller to strike the ground. The pilot was able to maintain the runway centreline. Subsequent inspection of the pneumatically-operated wheel brake system identified a defect in a brake control valve. This had allowed air to leak into the brake activation bags, causing the brakes to be partially applied prior to the landing.
The aircraft tipped forward onto its nose whilst landing on Runway 20 at North Weald. The pilot, who was uninjured, reported that the approach and touchdown in a three-point attitude, were normal. When the mainwheels contacted the runway, the aircraft’s tail lifted uncontrollably, causing the propeller to strike the ground. The pilot was able to maintain the runway centreline. Subsequent inspection of the pneumatically-operated wheel brake system identified a defect in a brake control valve. This had allowed air to leak into the brake activation bags, causing the brakes to be partially applied prior to the landing.
Report name:
Hawker Hurricane 2B, G-HHII
Hawker Hurricane 2B, G-HHII
Registration:
G-HHII
G-HHII
Type:
Hawker Hurricane 2B
Hawker Hurricane 2B
Location:
North Weald Airfield, Essex
North Weald Airfield, Essex
Date of occurrence:
11 March 2009
11 March 2009
Category:
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Public transport - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The aircraft tipped forward onto its nose whilst landing on Runway 20 at North Weald. The pilot, who was uninjured, reported that the approach and touchdown in a three-point attitude, were normal. When the mainwheels contacted the runway, the aircraft’s tail lifted uncontrollably, causing the propeller to strike the ground. The pilot was able to maintain the runway centreline. Subsequent inspection of the pneumatically-operated wheel brake system identified a defect in a brake control valve. This had allowed air to leak into the brake activation bags, causing the brakes to be partially applied prior to the landing.
The aircraft tipped forward onto its nose whilst landing on Runway 20 at North Weald. The pilot, who was uninjured, reported that the approach and touchdown in a three-point attitude, were normal. When the mainwheels contacted the runway, the aircraft’s tail lifted uncontrollably, causing the propeller to strike the ground. The pilot was able to maintain the runway centreline. Subsequent inspection of the pneumatically-operated wheel brake system identified a defect in a brake control valve. This had allowed air to leak into the brake activation bags, causing the brakes to be partially applied prior to the landing.
An addendum was published regarding this report in the April 2010 Bulletin
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