Introduction
On 10 March 2015 at 1430 hrs, a Jabiru UL-450, registration G-CBOP, sustained damage during a landing accident at Oxenhope Airfield, West Yorkshire. The aircraft, manufactured in 2002, was powered by a single Jabiru 2200A piston engine. The pilot, aged 67, held a National Private Pilot’s Licence and had 4 hours total flying experience, of which 3 were on type. His recent experience included 4 hours in the last 90 days and 2 hours in the last 28 days.
Sequence of Events
The pilot initially approached to land on Runway 29 but performed a go-around because thermal activity caused him to be too high over the threshold. The second approach, conducted with a slight crosswind from the right at 12 kt, was better. As the aircraft touched down on the main wheels, a gust lifted the right wing, causing the aircraft to drift to the left and the nose to drop. Upon ground contact, the nose landing gear collapsed, the propeller struck the ground, and the aircraft tipped over onto its back. The pilot, who was wearing a lap and diagonal harness, was uninjured and vacated the aircraft unaided.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Jabiru UL-450 (serial no: PFA 274A-13611) with a single engine. The pilot had 4 hours of total flying experience, with 3 hours on the accident type. No passengers were on board.
Damage
The accident resulted in bent nose landing gear, damage to the lower front fuselage at the gear attachment point, the front floor, the propeller, and a cracked side rear window. The pilot reported no injuries.
Investigation
The information for this report was sourced from an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot. No probable cause was stated.