Incident Overview
On 1 August 2020, an ultralight aircraft 3Xtrim 550 was involved in an incident during landing at Łososina Dolna airfield (EPNL). The pilot, who held a valid UACP qualification with UAP(L) rating and current medical certificate, was conducting a flight from Jasienna landing site. The aircraft was airworthy and insured.
Sequence of Events
During the approach to land on the runway at Łososina Dolna, the pilot completed the flare at approximately two meters above the runway. To descend, the pilot pushed the control stick forward. This resulted in the nose wheel striking the runway first, followed by the main landing gear. The aircraft then bounced (executed a "kangaroo") and after a second touchdown came to a stop. The pilot shut down the engine and exited the cabin, as she determined she was unable to taxi the aircraft to clear the runway.
Cause
The cause of the incident was determined to be the pilot's improper correction of an error during landing. A contributing circumstance was the lack of decision to execute a go-around after the flare was too high.
Damage
The hard and dynamic touchdown caused damage to the nose gear leg, a puncture of the tire, and contact of the propeller blade with the ground.
Injuries
The pilot did not sustain any injuries.