Miles M65 Gemini 1A, G-AKHP
Report name:
Miles M65 Gemini 1A G-AKHP
Miles M65 Gemini 1A G-AKHP
Registration:
G-AKHP
G-AKHP
Type:
Miles M65 Gemini 1A
Miles M65 Gemini 1A
Location:
Shoreham Airfield, Sussex
Shoreham Airfield, Sussex
Date of occurrence:
30 July 2007
30 July 2007
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
Whilst taxiing away from the fuel pumps, the wheel brakes became ineffective. In an attempt to stop the aircraft using the parking brake lever, the lever failed. Despite shutting down both engines, the aircraft rolled forward and collided with the tail of a parked Tiger Moth, causing damage to its rudder.
Whilst taxiing away from the fuel pumps, the wheel brakes became ineffective. In an attempt to stop the aircraft using the parking brake lever, the lever failed. Despite shutting down both engines, the aircraft rolled forward and collided with the tail of a parked Tiger Moth, causing damage to its rudder.
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