Jabiru UL-450, G-BZSZ, 6 September 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
6 September 2009
Aircraft type:
Jabiru UL-450
Location:
Clipgate Farm, Barham, Kent
Registration:
G-BZSZ

Jabiru UL-450, G-BZSZ

Summary:

After returning from a local flight the pilot lined up for an approach to Runway 20 (grass). He reported that the wind was from 200° at 8 to 10 kt. Just prior to touchdown, while the pilot was reducing power, the aircraft was struck by a gust of wind from the right. The pilot reported that he had insufficient time to stop the aircraft from drifting to the left. After touchdown the left wing clipped some hedges and spun the aircraft around until it came to rest. The pilot was uninjured.

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Published 10 December 2014