AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-BRGF

Landing mishap resulting in the aircraft coming to rest on its back, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk, 11 June 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 September 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 June 2017
• Aircraft type: Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe,
• Location: Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk
• Registration: G-BRGF

Summary:

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Published 14 September 2017