Incident Summary
On 21 April 2001 at 1645 hours UTC, a Europa aircraft, registration G-BYJI, manufactured in 1996, was on a private flight at Wolverhampton Business Airport. The aircraft was powered by a single Rotax 912-UL piston engine. The pilot, the sole occupant, held a Private Pilot's Licence with an IMC Rating and had accumulated 297 total flying hours, including 20 hours on type. His recent flying experience included 4 hours in the last 90 days and 3 hours in the last 28 days.
Landing and Runway Excursion
The aircraft landed on Runway 28 in calm wind conditions. During the final stage of the landing roll, it veered off the runway to the left and came to rest on the grass. The propeller struck the runway edge during this event, causing damage to the propeller.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot reported no injuries. The only damage was to the propeller.
Registration and Operator
The aircraft was privately operated. No further details of the operator were provided.