Jodel D117, G-BBPS
Report name:
Jodel D117, G-BBPS
Jodel D117, G-BBPS
Registration:
G-BBPS
G-BBPS
Type:
Jodel D117
Jodel D117
Location:
Westfield Farm Airstrip, Hailsham, East Sussex
Westfield Farm Airstrip, Hailsham, East Sussex
Date of occurrence:
09 August 2009
09 August 2009
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
After landing, whilst the pilot was applying the brakes, the aircraft began to swerve off the airstrip. The pilot attempted to regain control by reverting to rudder pedal steering however the tail wheel had become unlatched and was castoring. The aircraft continued off the airstrip and struck a fence.
After landing, whilst the pilot was applying the brakes, the aircraft began to swerve off the airstrip. The pilot attempted to regain control by reverting to rudder pedal steering however the tail wheel had become unlatched and was castoring. The aircraft continued off the airstrip and struck a fence.
