Fakenham: Pilot and passenger escape unhurt after small plane carrying passenger crashes. The incident took place in Little Snoring, England. A small plane, a Lancer 320, was involved in the accident. The plane had to crash due to a malfunction in the landing gear. The plane was badly damaged in the crash, but the pilot and passenger on board survived.
The study report on the accident that took place on October 7 last year was released today. The 45-year-old pilot crashed the small plane at Snoring Airport in Norfolk. The aircraft lost control when the right landing gear failed to lock. The report of the Department of Aircraft Accident Studies explains that the pilot used the brakes in the right way to prevent casualties. The pilot contacted air traffic control after noticing the malfunction in the aircraft. The plane skidded off the runway while trying to reduce speed by using the brakes of the plane.
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The report also details that the pilot attempted to repair the malfunction in the gear using available systems but was unsuccessful. The pilot landed the plane after explaining to the passenger about the plane’s condition. The front part of the plane was completely destroyed during the crash. The inspection also revealed that the shock absorber on the right side of the plane was completely washed away.
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Last Updated Mar 12, 2023, 9:55 PM IST