What happened
On 29 April 2009, at approximately 15:37 UTC, a Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III, registration G-HCSL, was performing aerial work at Edinburgh Airport. While attempting a landing on Runway 24, the aircraft encountered a crosswind of 14 knots originating from 160°.
During the landing sequence, the aircraft bounced upon contact with the runway. Following this bounce, the aircraft settled onto its nosewheel. The impact resulted in damage to the right propeller.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot. The examination focused on the landing conditions and the aircraft's behavior during the touchdown phase. The pilot, who held a Commercial Pilot’s Licence and had significant experience on the type, noted that the incident was likely the result of a handling error during the crosswind approach.