AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-450, G-CNAB

Loss of directional control on landing, near Hucknall Aerodrome, Nottinghamshire, 16 March 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 June 2015

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 March 2015
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-450
• Location: Near Hucknall Aerodrome, Nottinghamshire
• Registration: G-CNAB

Summary:

The pilot was conducting circuit practice at a grass airstrip. After the second landing, the aircraft was to the left side of the strip and deviating further left. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation with rudder and nosewheel steering but, with the additional need to brake firmly, was unable to prevent the aircraft running off the left side of the airstrip where it encountered soft ground and overturned.

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Jabiru UL-450, G-CNAB, 06-15

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Published 11 June 2015