Pietenpol Air Camper, G-DAYZ, 12 July 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
12 July 2013
Aircraft type:
Pietenpol Air Camper
Location:
Bolt Head Airfield, Devon
Registration:
G-DAYZ

Pietenpol Air Camper, G-DAYZ

Summary:

The aircraft was landing on the grass strip in a south easterly direction. The wind was reported to be light and variable. On touchdown the aircraft bounced and veered right. The pilot was unable to bring it under control, it entered a 2 ft high corn crop and almost flipped inverted. He was uninjured and vacated the aircraft with the assistance of flying club members. He was unsure as to the reason for his inability to counter the yaw to the right.

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Published 10 December 2014