Accident Details
On 23 May 2015 at approximately 1300 UTC, a Flight Design CT2K light aircraft, registration G-CCNG, was landing on Runway 05 at North Coates Airfield in Lincolnshire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, described the approach and weather as “satisfactory” with a light crosswind from the right. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced and began to drift to the left. The pilot applied power to initiate a go-around, but the left wing dropped and the aircraft struck the ground.
The impact caused the left main and nose landing gear to collapse. Additional damage was sustained to the wingtips, firewall, engine frame, and propeller. The pilot reported no injuries.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft, a Flight Design CT2K, was manufactured in 2003 (serial number 8004) and powered by a single Rotax 912 ULS piston engine. The pilot held a Private Pilot’s Licence, was aged 60 years, and had a total flying experience of 1,343 hours, including 93 hours on type. In the 90 days preceding the accident, the pilot had flown 9 hours, with 3 hours in the last 28 days.
Pilot’s Comments
The pilot stated that he believed he may have applied rudder in the wrong sense when trying to correct the drift and wing drop during the go-around.
Damage Assessment
The left main landing gear and nose landing gear collapsed. Damage was also noted to the wingtips, firewall, engine frame, and propeller. No other damage was reported.