Pitts S-2B, G-IIII, 25 May 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 May 2013
Aircraft type:
Pitts S-2B
Location:
Lashenden (Headcorn) Aerodrome, Kent
Registration:
G-IIII

Pitts S-2B, G-IIII

Summary:

The aircraft hit a runway edge marker after it bounced and drifted left during a landing on the grass runway at Lashenden. The pilot, who was undertaking a refresher flight in this two-seat Pitts, reported that the drift was caused by a crosswind, combined with a lapse in his spatial awareness. He subsequently regained control and completed the landing safely.

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Published 10 December 2014