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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Published 14 March 2019