AAIB investigation to Comco Ikarus C42 FB100 C, G-CLYP

Hard landing resulting in collapsed nose leg and propeller damage, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 23 June 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 October 2021

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 June 2021
• Aircraft type: Comco Ikarus C42 FB100 C
• Location: Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall
• Registration: G-CLYP

Summary:

The aircraft touched down, bounced and landed hard causing the nose leg to collapse before the aircraft came to a stop.  The pilot believes that lack of hydration may have affected his judgement during the landing. The BMAA has agreed to publish an article in their October edition of Microlight Flying to highlight the impact of seasonal weather changes on flying and using this accident as an example.

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Published 14 October 2021