Following Bruce's post #925 (wheels up landing) I did a bit of digging.
The aircraft is a Hawker Sea Fury of the Royal Navy Historical Flight but is on the civil register as G-RNHF. The accident occurred at RNAS Culdrose in July 2014.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch issued a 143 page report which makes interesting reading.
Those of you with:
(a) an inquiring mind
(b) too much time on your hands, or
(c) both of the above
can find the report here:
AAIB G-RNHF
The initial synopsis...
Quote:
The aircraft was performing in a public air display at Culdrose when the pilot became aware of a significant engine vibration and then a corresponding loss of thrust.
Despite the loss of engine power the pilot was able to land the aircraft on the runway but the landing gear collapsed on touchdown, causing it to veer off the runway.
The aircraft came to a stop on the grass approximately 1,500 ft from the initial touchdown point. The pilot vacated the aircraft unaided and without injury.
The accident was a result of the loss of engine power caused by severe mechanical disruption within the ‘front row’ crankcase of the engine.
The breakup may have been caused by the failure of an articulated connecting rod wrist pin bearing, possibly due to overheating, the cause of which is not yet known.
Forensic investigation is continuing, to establish the exact cause.
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There's detailed and lengthy analysis in the main report.
For those of you who haven't read the book but would like to see the film...
After an extensive restoration job the aircraft returned to the air in September 2017.
Link
From the horse's mouth...