ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161858
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| Date: | Sunday 28 May 1995 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | BGA 4065 |
| MSN: | 91 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Lasham Airfield - EGHL -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | EGHL |
| EGHL | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
After landing during the ground roll, the undercarriage collapsed. The pilot considered that he may not have locked the wheel in the down position. Subsequent inspection showed that the overcentre locks were not effective and loads were transferred to the actuator system, unlocking the wheel.
Sources:
[LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://www.lakesgc.co.uk/mainwebpages/Sailplane]%20&%20Gliding%201991%20to%202000/volume%20xlvii%20No2%20Apr-May%201996%20web.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Nov-2013 23:17 | Alpine Flight | Added |
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