Jabiru UL-D, G-CDKP, 24 August 2011

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 August 2011
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-D
• Location: Earls Colne Airfield, Essex
• Registration: G-CDKP

Jabiru UL-D, G-CDKP

Summary:

Following arrival from Damyns Hall, the student pilot flew a left-hand circuit to land on Runway 24. The flare was late, causing the aircraft to land heavily. It then bounced and landed again heavily on all three wheels. Vibration was noted during subsequent taxiing. Post-flight inspection of the aircraft revealed damage to the propeller blade tips and a bent nose leg shock absorber.

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Published 10 December 2014