Flight Design CTSW, G-KFLY
Date of occurrence: 02 July 2009
Summary:
The approach to the runway was stable with a flare initiated at the normal height. Just before the aircraft touched down, it was caught by a gust of wind from the left, landed heavily and bounced. The pilot carried out a go-around and diverted to Southend Airport where he landed safely. The next day he inspected the aircraft and discovered the damage to the aircraft.
The approach to the runway was stable with a flare initiated at the normal height. Just before the aircraft touched down, it was caught by a gust of wind from the left, landed heavily and bounced. The pilot carried out a go-around and diverted to Southend Airport where he landed safely. The next day he inspected the aircraft and discovered the damage to the aircraft.
Report name:
Flight Design CTSW, G-KFLY
Flight Design CTSW, G-KFLY
Registration:
G-KFLY
G-KFLY
Type:
Flight Design CTSW
Flight Design CTSW
Location:
Damyn’s Hall Aerodrome, Essex
Damyn’s Hall Aerodrome, Essex
Date of occurrence:
02 July 2009
02 July 2009
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Summary:
The approach to the runway was stable with a flare initiated at the normal height. Just before the aircraft touched down, it was caught by a gust of wind from the left, landed heavily and bounced. The pilot carried out a go-around and diverted to Southend Airport where he landed safely. The next day he inspected the aircraft and discovered the damage to the aircraft.
The approach to the runway was stable with a flare initiated at the normal height. Just before the aircraft touched down, it was caught by a gust of wind from the left, landed heavily and bounced. The pilot carried out a go-around and diverted to Southend Airport where he landed safely. The next day he inspected the aircraft and discovered the damage to the aircraft.
