Grumman AA-5A Cheetah, G-BFIN
Report name:
Grumman AA-5A Cheetah, G-BFIN
Grumman AA-5A Cheetah, G-BFIN
Registration:
G-BFIN
G-BFIN
Type:
Grumman AA-5A Cheetah
Grumman AA-5A Cheetah
Location:
Prestwick Airport, Scotland
Prestwick Airport, Scotland
Date of occurrence:
11 February 2008
11 February 2008
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
During a landing on Runway 13 at Prestwick the aircraft was damaged. The pilot had judged that he was high on final approach and reduced power to increase the rate of descent. During the flare the aircraft landed heavily on the runway and pitched nose down, causing the propeller to strike the runway surface.
During a landing on Runway 13 at Prestwick the aircraft was damaged. The pilot had judged that he was high on final approach and reduced power to increase the rate of descent. During the flare the aircraft landed heavily on the runway and pitched nose down, causing the propeller to strike the runway surface.
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