Accident Sequence
On 28 September 2014 at 1208 UTC, a Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, registration G-WLAC, was involved in an accident at White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire. The pilot was practising circuits and, during the second touch-and-go, the aircraft bounced twice. The pilot decided to go around, but the airspeed was low and he was unable to arrest a pitch down. The propeller and nose struck the ground, and the aircraft overturned, settling on its back.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, serial number 18-8899, manufactured in 1970. It was powered by a single Lycoming O-320-A2B piston engine. The flight was private, with one pilot and one passenger on board.
Pilot Information
The pilot, aged 53, held a Private Pilot’s Licence and had a total flying experience of 220 hours, of which 10 hours were on the accident type. In the last 90 days, he had flown 15 hours, and in the last 28 days, 5 hours.
Damage
The accident resulted in a bent propeller, engine shock-loading, and some fuselage damage.
Comments
The pilot reported that he should have initiated a go-around immediately after the first bounce. He also noted that the four-point harnesses, which were done up tightly, prevented the occupants from suffering any injury.