Vans RV-9A, G-HUMH, 22 May 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
22 May 2009
Aircraft type:
Vans RV-9A
Location:
22 May 2009 Runway 25, Shoreham Airport, Sussex
Registration:
G-HUMH

Vans RV-9A, G-HUMH

Summary:

During the flare, following a normal approach onto Runway 25 at Shoreham, the aircraft contacted the ground suddenly. The aircraft bounced several times before tipping onto the nose, damaging the nose landing gear and propeller, before righting itself. Both occupants were uninjured. The pilot commented that the in advertent ground contact was due to an unseen undulation in the grass runway surface.

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Published 10 December 2014