Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-BTCJ, 11 July 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
11 July 2011
Aircraft type:
Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe
Location:
Bidford-on-Avon Airfield, Warwickshire
Registration:
G-BTCJ

Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-BTCJ

Summary:

In good weather, with reported winds of 2 kt from 240º, the pilot made an approach to Runway 24, a grass runway with a slight downslope. After a three-point touchdown and rolling out approximately 80 m, the aircraft nosed over onto its back when the pilot applied the brakes. He received minor injuries but the aircraft sustained extensive damage. The pilot assessed the cause to be associated with a light load, a forward centre of gravity position and a possible relaxing of the stick back pressure.

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Published 10 December 2014