AAIB investigation to Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVMZ

Wingtip contacted ground during landing roll, Private Airstrip, Mitton, Penkridge, Staffordshire, 23 July 2016.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
9 March 2017
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
23 July 2016
Aircraft type:
Gemini Flash IIA
Location:
Private Airstrip, Mitton, Penkridge, Staffordshire
Registration:
G-MVMZ

Summary:

The pilot reported that, whilst landing from a local flight, a gust of wind caught the wing and he was unable to prevent a wingtip from contacting the ground. Although the aircraft was travelling slowly (approximately 15 mph), the ground contact caused the aircraft to 鈥渟pin around鈥� the wingtip. The weather was good and the wind was light, but variable and gusty.

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