Aircraft and Flight Details
The accident involved a 1946 Cessna 120, registration G-BUJM, powered by a single Continental Motors Corp C85-12F piston engine. The flight was a training sortie with two crew members aboard and no passengers. The commander, aged 60, held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence and had 9,870 hours of total flying experience, including 3 hours on type. His recent flying included 55 hours in the last 90 days and 10 hours in the last 28 days.
Accident Narrative
On 30 July 2011 at 1105 UTC, the aircraft conducted a normal approach and touchdown at Yeovilton Airfield, Somerset. The wind was a headwind of 8–10 kt, which the pilot considered normal. After touchdown, the aircraft yawed to the right. The pilot and instructor applied full left rudder and left brake in an attempt to correct the yaw, but the aircraft continued to turn right. It eventually stopped after rotating approximately 270° to the right.
Damage and Injuries
The accident resulted in damage to the left mainwheel, tailwheel mounting, and right landing gear mounting. Both occupants were wearing lap and diagonal harnesses and were uninjured.
Pilot Information
The commander was 60 years old with extensive flying experience, though minimal time on the Cessna 120 type. The source of information is the Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot.