Accident Overview
On 2 June 2018 at 1045 UTC, a Jodel D120 Paris-Nice, registration G-DIZO, sustained damage to its left landing gear and left wing during landing at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon. The aircraft was operated by a private pilot on a flight from a farm strip near Southampton to attend an LAA fly-in event.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft, manufactured in 1965 (serial no. 326), was powered by one Continental Motors Corp O-200-A piston engine. The pilot, aged 73, held a National Private Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 497 flying hours, of which 397 were on type. His recent flying experience included 10 hours in the last 90 days and 8 hours in the last 28 days. No passengers were on board, and the pilot sustained no injuries.
Flight and Landing Sequence
The flight was uneventful until the approach to Runway 22. Weather conditions were good with a light headwind. The pilot performed a three-point landing, touching down at approximately 40 kt. During the rollout, the aircraft began to drift to the right of the centreline. The pilot attempted to correct with left rudder, followed by right rudder, but the aircraft continued turning right through 180°. The left landing gear collapsed, and the aircraft came to rest with the left wingtip on the grass.
Pilot's Comments
The pilot believed that he initially applied left rudder correction but then overcorrected with too much right rudder and was not quick enough with his feet to keep the aircraft straight. He reflected that the accident resulted from relaxing too soon after the initial landing and being out of flying practice due to limited flying during the winter.
Damage
The left landing gear and left wing sustained damage. No other damage was reported.