Accident Details
On 13 May 2016 at 1000 UTC, a training flight conducted circuit training at Sandown Airfield on the Isle of Wight. The aircraft, an Ikarus C42 FB80 (registration G-SFLA, serial number 0701-6867, year of manufacture 2007) powered by one Rotax 912-UL piston engine, was flown by a student pilot in the left seat and an instructor in the right seat. The instructor held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence and had 17,557 hours total flying experience, with 24 hours on type. The student flew several circuits to a good standard, and the instructor judged him ready for his first solo. The aircraft then returned to Lower Upham Airfield, Hampshire.
Sequence of Events
The return flight, circuit, and approach to Runway 04 were uneventful. During the final stages of the approach, the student pilot flared somewhat high, resulting in a firm touchdown. The aircraft bounced twice and drifted to the left of the runway. The instructor took control and initiated a missed approach by applying full power and control inputs. As the aircraft began to climb, the left wingtip struck a metal stanchion embedded in a hedge to the left of the runway. This caused the aircraft to swing rapidly to the left and impact the ground.
Aftermath
Neither occupant was injured, and both exited the aircraft without assistance. The aircraft sustained damage to both wings, the nose gear, main gear, a door, and the engine mounts.
Investigation
The pilot submitted an Aircraft Accident Report Form providing the information for this report. No probable cause was stated in the source material.