Originally Posted by
fauteuil volant
Does anyone have any information concerning the circumstances of this aeroplane's 'wheels up' landing at Manston on 11 March 1979?
On departure from Blackbushe to Guernsey, the nosewheel only partially retracted then jammed. Aircraft diverted to Manston to use foam carpet facility with main gear down and both props feathered before touchdown. Occupants uninjured and subsequent investigation found a heater duct had been incorrectly installed during maintenance, fouling the gear leg.