Accident
On 27 October 2003 at 1050 hours UTC, a Jabiru SK, registration G-BYNS, sustained damage during landing at Tibenham Airfield, near Norwich, Norfolk. The pilot was conducting a private flight and was the only occupant. The aircraft came to rest on the runway after the nose landing gear collapsed and detached from its mountings. Additional damage occurred to the underside of the engine cowling and the propeller.
Aircraft and Pilot
The aircraft was a Jabiru SK, manufactured in 2002, powered by one Jabiru 2200A piston engine. The pilot, aged 62, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 202 total flying hours, of which 29 were on type. His flying experience in the previous 90 days was 18 hours, and in the last 28 days, 16 hours.
Landing Details
The pilot reported flying a slightly steeper than normal approach to Runway 21. The first touchdown was on the nosewheel, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. In his report, the pilot stated that he had not anticipated the need for an earlier than normal flare from the steep approach. The pilot vacated the aircraft through the normal exit, uninjured.
Investigation
The information source for this incident was the Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot.