Ikarus C42 FB100, G-HIJN, 15 September 2009

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 September 2009
• Aircraft type: Ikarus C42 FB100
• Location: Hoylake Beach, Merseyside
• Registration: G-HIJN

Ikarus C42 FB100, G-HIJN

Summary:

During a solo navigation exercise the pilot, on suggestion of his instructor, attempted a landing on the intertidal zone of a beach. The flare was misjudged leading to a bounced landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.

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Published 10 December 2014