Rockwell Commander 112, G-FLPI, 25 May 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 May 2009
Aircraft type:
Rockwell Commander 112
Location:
Newcastle International Airport
Registration:
G-FLPI

Rockwell Commander 112, G-FLPI

Summary:

The accident occurred during landing on Runway 25 at Newcastle International Airport. The aircraft veered violently to the left on touchdown. The pilot was unable to prevent it from departing the runway and it came to an abrupt stop in long grass. The nosewheel collapsed, the propeller and fuselage suffered damage, but the pilot was uninjured. According to the METAR at 1120 hrs, the wind was from 180掳 at 9 kt, variable between 130掳 and 210掳. From ascent data taken close to Newcastle at 1115 hrs, the Met Office subsequently estimated that gusts of up to 13 kt could be expected between 180掳 and 200掳.

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