Reported on facebook from the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar’s page:
TA805 was involved in a landing incident today at Biggin Hill, the aircraft drifted off the runway ono the grass which is unfortunately still very soft from the winter’s heavy rain. 805 tipped up onto its nose suffering damage to the propeller. The pilot is unhurt, shaken but not stirred. The aircraft is safely back in the hangar and will be airworthy as soon as possible.
By: Mayhem Marshy - 23rd May 2014 at 08:04
appologies, brain not engaged, too early – need coffee!
By: DazDaMan - 23rd May 2014 at 07:58
Mk.XIX.
By: Mayhem Marshy - 23rd May 2014 at 07:46
pleased to hear that everyone is ok and that the damage is hopefully not too serious. I guess that will be some more material for those lovely pens?!? Does anyone know as to the status of the french MkXIV after it’s propstrike last year?
By: BHHH - 22nd May 2014 at 22:20
She should be flying again very soon and ready for Normandy. The pilot is ok and Thank you again for your kind comments. BHHH team. 🙂
By: DazDaMan - 22nd May 2014 at 19:20
A shame, but these things happen. Nobody hurt, apart from in the owner’s wallet!
By: Junk Collector - 22nd May 2014 at 18:49
Was this the one that flew over Hastings about mid day, I had to put my paint brush down and run outside as I could hear the definate sound of a Merlin, even my Jack Russell barked at it, as well as everything else, I saw invasion stripes as it flew away
Nearly as good as the days years ago RR299 used to fly regularly over my house !
By: Moggy C - 22nd May 2014 at 17:40
As above.
A wooden prop will protect the engine from shock loading by splintering.
Moggy
By: trumper - 22nd May 2014 at 17:11
Would there be any shock to the engine?
By: Trolly Aux - 22nd May 2014 at 16:11
On a day like today with the wind changing its mind every 30 seconds does not make for an easy landing.
Glad no one was hurt and the aeroplane will be repaired asap.
By: DragonRapide - 22nd May 2014 at 15:16
True – I guess if it had a wooden prop, that will have splintered and thus avoided shock-loading the engine? (spot the non-engineer).
Adrian
Spot the non-engineer here too, but I do remember ML407 (Grace Tr9) taxying into a Jetranger at Duxford years ago and flying again (I think!) the following day after a prop change!
By: Mauld - 22nd May 2014 at 15:12
Doesn’t make up for Flying Legends heres TA805 in better days
By: adrian_gray - 22nd May 2014 at 15:01
True – I guess if it had a wooden prop, that will have splintered and thus avoided shock-loading the engine? (spot the non-engineer).
Adrian
By: Bruce - 22nd May 2014 at 14:55
Not if there is a propeller to hand!
Its a not uncommon occurrence, and easy, if expensive to fix!
By: adrian_gray - 22nd May 2014 at 14:50
That’s Legends bu**ered then! Pity, but I guess it keeps the mechanics busy.
Adrian
By: Moggy C - 22nd May 2014 at 14:20
Ouch!
Easily done. The pilot has my sympathy (As does his insurer)
Moggy
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