Hawker Hurricane Suffers Landing Accident At Paine Field

Pilot did an excellent landing.

If you look VERY carefully a ring came off wheel before the “tyre” followed suite. I guess it was some retaining ring.

My guess pilot tried to set down as gently as possible (and he did, feather touch), but when the load settled on flat it collapsed and caused huge drag that tipped nose over. Pilot was spot on to keep her on the centerline, excellent control!

Prop strike requires engine tare-down in US (FAA and Insurance), but I think engine is 100% OK, the propeller hub will need careful inspection to be safe, though.

Watch the whole of the video – the pilot asks for emergency crews to attend prior to turning finals. So, he knew he had a problem.

Likelihood would seem to be tyre failure on take off, so he made the unusual landing to keep the weight on the opposite wheel as long as possible. Braking would be odd to say the least in this position, hence the tip forward onto the prop before going on to three points. New wheel and tyre, new prop blades, engine runout check, and fresh underpants.

Incidentally, he lost the tyre on landing – not the wheel, so it was already deflated before the landing.

Good job all round I reckon.

I agree 100 % !

Really ??

Yes, really. As I said, it happened a couple of months back.

ASN is an unofficial privately-run site, not an official source.

I agree with Bruces assessment. The only exception, is that in Washington State, it would likely be a flat tire. I’m pretty sure that they are only tyres when they are in the U.K. 🙂

Definitely well handled with minimal damage.

Andy

Yes happened 24th July apparently.

Watch the whole of the video – the pilot asks for emergency crews to attend prior to turning finals. So, he knew he had a problem.

Likelihood would seem to be tyre failure on take off, so he made the unusual landing to keep the weight on the opposite wheel as long as possible. Braking would be odd to say the least in this position, hence the tip forward onto the prop before going on to three points. New wheel and tyre, new prop blades, engine runout check, and fresh underpants.

Incidentally, he lost the tyre on landing – not the wheel, so it was already deflated before the landing.

Good job all round I reckon.

Now i’m confused…

24 July: A 1941 Hawker Hurricane Mk XIIa, N54FH (c/n CCF/R32007), operated by the Flying Heritage Collection, lost a wheel during landing in Everett, Washington, USA. The propeller struck the runway, resulting in damage to the prop and engine.

http://www.warbirdalley.com/news.htm

Happened a couple of months back

Really ??

Date: 06-OCT-2015
Time:
Type: Hawker Hurricane XIIA
Owner/operator: Flying Heritage Collection
Registration: NX54FH
C/n / msn: CCF/R32007
Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities: 0
Airplane damage: Minor
Location: Paine Field, WA (PAE) – United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature: Training
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Tyre failure on landing.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=180244

Just as well he was not on fire, since no services came for quite a while ( maybe held back by ATC ? )

Why were the emergency crews tasked prior to landing? Was there a known fault?
Gusting 20kts crosswind is high for a Hurricane, I thought he did well.

Happened a couple of months back