AAIB investigation to Jodel DR1050, G-ARRE

Left landing gear collapse, Coventry Airport, 21 July 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
16 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
21 July 2014
Aircraft type:
Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur
Location:
Coventry Airport
Registration:
G-ARRE

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft approached Runway 23 at Coventry Airport with a reported wind of 10-12 kt from the north-west. 皇冠体育app pilot reported allowing for crosswind but, at the point of touchdown, he was not aligned with the runway centreline. When on the ground, he attempted to correct by applying right rudder which caused a significant yaw to the right. 皇冠体育app pilot was unable to correct this yaw which led to the collapse of the left landing gear. 皇冠体育app aircraft slowed to a halt, resting on the left wing.

皇冠体育app uninjured pilot was wearing a lap and diagonal harness; he considered the cause to be an over-compensation of yaw using the rudder after touchdown.

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