Pitts S1 Special, G-BXAU, 16 July 2008

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 July 2008
• Aircraft type: Pitts S1 Special
• Location: Kemble Airfield, Gloucestershire
• Registration: G-BXAU

Pitts S1 Special, G-BXAU

Summary:

The aircraft was returning to Kemble following a short aerobatic flight. Following the landing on Runway 26, the lower left wing struck the runway and the aircraft ground-looped, coming to rest facing the direction of approach. The sole occupant was uninjured and exited the aircraft without difficulty. The wind had been calm at take-off. The pilot reported that during the time the aircraft was airborne the wind speed had increased to around 10 kts, from a direction around 40° off the runway heading, thereby increasing the crosswind component.

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Published 10 December 2014