Glasair IIS RG, G-KSIR, 18 November 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
18 November 2008
Aircraft type:
Glasair IIS RG
Location:
Upfield Airfield, Whitson, Newport
Registration:
G-KSIR

Glasair IIS RG, G-KSIR

Summary:

The aircraft had returned from a navigation exercise and made a normal approach to Runway 05 at Upton Airfield. On touching down, the nose landing gear collapsed rearwards, allowing the aircraft’s nose to descend until the propeller struck the runway. The aircraft slid to a halt on the concrete surface, following which the occupants exited without difficulty.

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Published 10 December 2014