Introduction
On 19 April 2015, at approximately 1630 UTC, a Cessna 182H Skylane, registration G-PUGS, was involved in an accident while landing at Stoke Golding Airfield in Leicestershire. The aircraft, manufactured in 1965 (serial number 182-56480), was powered by a single Continental Motors Corp O-470-R piston engine. The flight was conducted under a Private Pilot’s Licence, with the 56-year-old commander having 79 hours total flying experience, of which 12 hours were on type. One passenger was on board.
Flight History
According to the pilot’s report, the landing was being performed on Runway 08. During the landing roll, the nosewheel dug into wet ground, causing the nose landing gear leg to fold under the fuselage. The pilot had previously departed from the opposite end of the same runway (Runway 26), which he described as being in “fine” condition.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained damage to the nosewheel, propeller, and front lower cowling. Neither the pilot nor the passenger reported any injuries, and both exited the aircraft through their respective doors.
Pilot Comments
The pilot assessed that he had landed on an area of the runway that was too wet. No other contributing factors or causal links were identified in the report.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the official source.