AAIB investigation to Comco Ikarus C42 FB100 C, G-CLYP
Hard landing resulting in collapsed nose leg and propeller damage, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 23 June 2021.
Summary:
The aircraft touched down, bounced and landed hard causing the nose leg to collapse before the aircraft came to a stop. The pilot believes that lack of hydration may have affected his judgement during the landing. The BMAA has agreed to publish an article in their October edition of Microlight Flying to highlight the impact of seasonal weather changes on flying and using this accident as an example.
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Published 14 October 2021