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Home <<ACCIDENT: BRM Land Africa, EI-FMO, Limetree Airfield Co. Laois, 24 May 2017: REPORT 2017-007
SYNOPSIS
The Pilot of a BRM Land Africa was conducting local circuits at Limetree Airfield, Co. Laois. On the third circuit, during the landing flare to Runway (RWY) 19, the aircraft suddenly lost lift. The Pilot attempted to correct this by increasing the pitch attitude, but the aircraft landed firmly on the nose wheel. The nose wheel and fork separated from the aircraft. The propeller then impacted the ground sustaining significant damage. The Pilot was uninjured.
Occurrence Date:
Wednesday, 24 May, 2017
Report Date:
Thursday, 17 August, 2017
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Contact Details
Air Accident Investigation Unit
Department of Transport Tourism & Sport
2nd Floor
Leeson Lane
Dublin 2
D02TR60
Ireland
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+353 1 604 1293
+353 1 241 1777
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Pilot Report Form
Pilots involved in an event should fill out a Pilot Report Form. You can download a PDF copy of the form or request one from the AAIU at the 24 hour line number given above.