Accident Details
On 29 April 2009 at 1107 UTC, an Ikarus C42 FB80 microlight, registration G-CDYT, experienced an accident while landing at Swansea Airport. The aircraft was conducting a training flight with a single crew member and no passengers. The pilot reported that during the approach to Runway 22, a strong crosswind component from the left caught him off guard. While attempting to correct the drift during the landing flare, the aircraft stalled, resulting in a heavy landing. The nose landing gear and propeller sustained damage, but the pilot was not injured.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a 2006 Ikarus C42 FB80, powered by one Rotax 912-UL piston engine. The type of flight was training.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a National Private Pilot's Licence and was 70 years old. His total flying experience was approximately 200 hours, with 10 hours in the last 90 days and 4 hours in the last 28 days.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was on final approach to Runway 22 at Swansea Airport when a strong crosswind from the left affected the landing. The pilot was surprised by the crosswind component and attempted to correct the drift during the flare. This led to a stall, causing the aircraft to land heavily. The impact damaged the nose landing gear and propeller. No other injuries or damage were reported.