Ikarus C42 FB100, G-HIJN
Report name:
Ikarus C42 FB100, G-HIJN
Ikarus C42 FB100, G-HIJN
Registration:
G-HIJN
G-HIJN
Type:
Ikarus C42 FB100
Ikarus C42 FB100
Location:
Hoylake Beach, Merseyside
Hoylake Beach, Merseyside
Date of occurrence:
15 September 2009
15 September 2009
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Sport Aviation/Balloons
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.
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.
