AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk.T IX (Modified), G-CTIX

Undercarriage indication fault leading to undercarriage collapse on landing, Denham Airfield, Buckinghamshire, 27 February 2019.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 13 June 2019

Category:: Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 27 February 2019
Aircraft type:: Spitfire Mk.T IX (Modified)
Location:: Denham Airfield, Buckinghamshire
Registration:: G-CTIX

Summary:

皇冠体育app landing gear warning horn sounded during the approach to land. 皇冠体育app undercarriage had been selected down and the green light indicating it was safe was illuminated, but the right undercarriage leg collapsed towards the end of the landing ground roll. Neither occupant was injured. 皇冠体育app operator has provided additional information to its pilots concerning the landing gear systems on each of its aircraft and the aircraft will be modified to standardise system functionality with its other Spitfires.

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