What happened
On August 9, 2019, at approximately 19:20, a pilot departed from Słupsk (EPSK) operating a Sirrius TL 3000 ultralight aircraft, registration OK-WUA35. The flight was intended to terminate at the Korne (EPKO) landing field.
During the landing phase at approximately 19:50, the pilot commenced an approach to runway 24. Following touchdown, the aircraft entered the second phase of the landing roll when the nose gear strut fractured. This structural failure caused the aircraft to pitch forward, resulting in a nose-over (capsize) accident. The pilot was uninjured and able to exit the aircraft safely.
The investigation
The PKBWL examined the documentation regarding the structural failure of the landing gear and the subsequent damage to the airframe. The investigation focused on the sequence of events from touchdown through the moment of the nose gear collapse.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained significant structural damage, including cracks in the fuselage and wings, a broken strut, a damaged propeller, and the failure of the nose gear.
- The investigation was unable to establish a specific cause for the failure of the nose gear.