AAIB investigation to Gulfstream AA-5B, G-BOZZ

Nose landing gear damaged on landing, Weston-on-the-green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, 18 May 2017.

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot reported that he had made a normal approach and selected full flap prior to landing on Runway 19 at Weston-on-the-Green. 皇冠体育app speed was normal, but during the flare the wheels touched the grass runway and hit a bump, causing the aircraft to bounce back into the air. 皇冠体育app pilot stated that he continued to hold the aircraft in the flare and allowed it to settle back onto the runway; however, approximately 10 m into the ground roll the nose dropped and the propeller struck the ground. 皇冠体育app nose landing gear was subsequently found to be bent rearwards.

皇冠体育app pilot believes that the uneven surface of the grass runway contributed to the aircraft bouncing and damaging the nose landing gear leg.

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Published 14 September 2017