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Cessna 150D, G-ASMW

Date of occurrence: 14 July 2009

Summary:
The student pilot was carrying out circuits to a grass runway. While landing, the aircraft ballooned slightly and, following an attempted correction, a nose down touchdown was made. The aircraft bounced, landed again and the nose landing gear collapsed as the brakes were applied.

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Report name:
Cessna 150D, G-ASMW
Registration:
G-ASMW
Type:
Cessna 150D
Location:
Netherthorpe Airfield, Nottinghamshire
Date of occurrence:
14 July 2009
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The student pilot was carrying out circuits to a grass runway. While landing, the aircraft ballooned slightly and, following an attempted correction, a nose down touchdown was made. The aircraft bounced, landed again and the nose landing gear collapsed as the brakes were applied.
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