Jabiru UL-450, G-DJAY, 8 June 2005

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 June 2005
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-450
• Location: Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire
• Registration: G-DJAY

Jabiru UL-450, G-DJAY

Summary:

Following a private flight from Popham to Wycombe Air Park, the pilot prepared the aircraft for a landing on Runway 24 Right. The weather at the time was good with the wind from 180º at 2 kt. On landing, the aircraft bounced which resulted in damage to the nose wheel rubber shock absorber, collapse of the nose wheel and damage to the tips of the propeller. The pilot, who was wearing a lap strap and diagonal harness, was uninjured and exited the aircraft normally.

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Published 10 December 2014