Jabiru UL-450, G-BZGT, 17 October 2010

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 17 October 2010
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-450
• Location: Farm strip, Weston Zoyland, Somerset
• Registration: G-BZGT

Jabiru UL-450, G-BZGT

Summary:

Shortly before touching down, the pilot attempted to apply more right aileron, but was unable to do so. The aircraft bounced on touchdown and during the landing roll the left wing struck some crops and the nosewheel mechanism was damaged. Subsequent inspection found that the right seat headset cable had restricted the movement of the exposed aileron bell crank and pushrod assembly located behind the seats.

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Jabiru UL-450, G-BZGT 12-11.pdf (284.71 kb)

Published 10 December 2014