Jabiru UL-450, G-CCAE, 13 July 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 July 2006
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-450
• Location: Croft Farm, Defford, Worcestershire
• Registration: G-CCAE

Jabiru UL-450, G-CCAE

Summary:

During an extended ground roll and whilst under heavy breaking, the nosewheel entered a depression in the runway. The combination of loads on the nose landing gear distorted the suspension strut, allowing the propeller to hit the ground.

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Published 10 December 2014