BFC Challenger II Long Wing, G-IBFC, 21 June 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 June 2009
Aircraft type:
BFC Challenger II Long Wing
Location:
Husbands Bosworth Airfield, Leicestershire
Registration:
G-IBFC

BFC Challenger II Long Wing, G-IBFC

Summary:

The pilot completed a normal touchdown but, as the aircraft decelerated through 20 kt, it struck a bump in the runway surface and was lifted into the air. On the second touchdown, the aircraft hit the ground heavily with its left main wheel, which resulted in the failure of the left landing gear leg.

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Published 10 December 2014