AAIB investigation to DA 42, G-CTCF

Landing gear failure on touchdown, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 2 December 2014

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
12 March 2015
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
2 December 2014
Aircraft type:
DA 42 Twin Star
Location:
Bournemouth Airport, Dorset
Registration:
G-CTCF

Summary:

Immediately after landing in crosswind conditions, the aircraft鈥檚 right main landing gear drag strut failed, causing the right landing gear to collapse. The aircraft was brought to a stop on the grass just beside the runway. None of the occupants was injured.

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