Introduction
On 23 May 2012, a private flight involving a Jabiru J430, registration G-RDCO, ended with an overrun at Binstead Airstrip on the Isle of Wight. The aircraft sustained damage to its landing gear. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported no injuries.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft, a Jabiru J430 (serial number PFA 325-14052, year of manufacture 2004), was powered by a single Jabiru Aircraft PTY 3300A piston engine. The pilot, aged 64, held a Private Pilot’s Licence and had accumulated 358 flying hours, of which 205 were on type. His recent flying experience included 4 hours in the last 90 days and 1 hour in the last 28 days. The flight originated from Sleap Airfield in Shropshire, with full fuel tanks intended for a round trip without refuelling. The destination was a private grass airstrip at Binstead, measuring 400 meters in length and oriented north-south.
Pre-flight Information
Prior to departure, the pilot contacted the airstrip owner and obtained permission to land. The owner advised that a landing in a northerly direction was preferable on that day, and reported a light surface wind of less than 5 knots. The pilot had previously landed at Binstead on three occasions, each time using a southerly approach.
Accident Narrative
Upon arrival at Binstead, the pilot confirmed that the surface wind was light but could not determine its direction, as no windsock or other wind-indicating device was present. The approach to the airstrip was straightforward. However, the aircraft touched down further along the strip than intended. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft before it overran the end of the runway by approximately 10 meters. The aircraft continued into an adjacent field of crop stubble, where the landing gear was damaged.
Conclusion
The aircraft sustained damage to its landing gear as a result of the overrun. No other damage was reported. The pilot was uninjured.