AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-D, G-EUAN

Nose gear collapsed on landing, Rochester Airport, Kent, 30 September 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 March 2019

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 September 2018
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-D
• Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
• Registration: G-EUAN

Summary:

After carrying out a go-around after being too high on final approach the pilot flew a second circuit. The second approach felt normal but after landing the nosewheel bounced up and down and then the nose gear collapsed. The pilot considered he might have rushed the landing because his passenger was feeling airsick. An unapproved solid nosewheel tyre had been fitted which may have contributed to the nose gear collapse.

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Published 14 March 2019