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Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BRSJ

Date of occurrence: 03 March 2012

Summary:

The pilot took off from Runway 22 with a reported wind of 220° at 15 to 20 kt. He stated that he was not comfortable controlling the aircraft in the gusty conditions and so he elected to land back onto the runway from approximately 30 to 40 ft agl. The landing resulted in the nosewheel collapsing and the aircraft slid to a halt on the runway. Both occupants were uninjured. The pilot attributed the accident to his misjudgement of the landing.

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Report name:
Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BRSJ
Registration:
G-BRSJ
Type:
Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
Location:
Swansea Airport
Date of occurrence:
03 March 2012
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:

The pilot took off from Runway 22 with a reported wind of 220° at 15 to 20 kt. He stated that he was not comfortable controlling the aircraft in the gusty conditions and so he elected to land back onto the runway from approximately 30 to 40 ft agl. The landing resulted in the nosewheel collapsing and the aircraft slid to a halt on the runway. Both occupants were uninjured. The pilot attributed the accident to his misjudgement of the landing.

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