Accident Details
On 11 November 2016 at 1200 UTC, a privately operated Ikarus C42 FB100 (registration G-CEHG) sustained damage during landing at a farm strip near Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye. The flight originated from Swansea Airport. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was manufactured in 2006 (serial number 0612-6861) and was powered by a single Rotax 912ULS piston engine. The pilot held a Private Pilot’s Licence with 640 hours of flying experience, all on type. His recent flying included 16 hours in the last 90 days and 4 hours in the last 28 days.
Sequence of Events
The airstrip was oriented on a heading of approximately 250° magnetic and sloped upwards by about 4% over the first 225 metres and 10% over the remaining 250 metres. During the landing, the nose landing gear dug into the ground. The aircraft then tipped forward onto its propeller and continued to topple over onto its back. The pilot exited the aircraft through the left door.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the weather at Swansea Airport was wind from 100° at 6 kt, visibility 10 km, and broken cloud at 3,500 ft amsl. He believed the accident was caused by misjudging the touchdown on the sloping terrain.
Damage
The accident resulted in damage to the propeller, spinner, windscreen, strobe light, landing light, and front landing gear.