Accident Details
On 7 May 2015 at 1000 UTC, a student pilot operating an EV-97 Teameurostar UK Eurostar (registration G-CHJG) was conducting a solo training flight at Bagby Airfield, North Yorkshire. The aircraft, built in 2012 with a single Rotax 912-UL piston engine, was flown by a 59-year-old student pilot with 29 hours total flying experience (27 hours on type). The pilot was wearing a full harness and was the sole occupant.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot was performing his fourth solo flight and touched down on grass Runway 06. The approach and initial touchdown appeared normal. As the aircraft rolled out, an undulation in the runway caused it to bounce approximately six inches into the air. The student applied forward stick, resulting in the aircraft touching down on the nosewheel first before bouncing back into the air. The instructor, observing from the ground, radioed the student to apply aft stick. However, the student pushed the stick forward again, and the aircraft landed heavily on the nosewheel. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller contacted the ground. The aircraft came to a stop shortly thereafter. The student vacated the aircraft uninjured.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in a collapsed nose gear, propeller damage, and minor damage to the firewall.
Information Source
This report is based on the Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot.