AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80 Bravo, G-SAMC

Stalled and landed heavily during go-around, Compton Abbas Airfield, Dorset, 25 August 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 March 2019
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
25 August 2018
Aircraft type:
Ikarus C42 FB80 Bravo
Location:
Compton Abbas Airfield, Dorset
Registration:
G-SAMC

Summary:

The aircraft bounced twice following the initial touchdown at Compton Abbas Airfield. The right wing then started to lift, which the pilot controlled with rudder and at the same time applied full power to go around. However, the aircraft continued to descend and landed heavily, sustaining damage. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

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