Flight Details
On 13 June 2009 at 1805 UTC, a privately operated Jabiru UL-450 (registration G-BYYT, serial year 1999) with one Jabiru Aircraft PTY 2200A piston engine was conducting a private flight. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old pilot holding a Private Pilot's Licence, had accumulated 397 flying hours (75 on type) with 8 hours in the previous 90 days and 4 hours in the last 28 days. The flight was originating from or destined to Hayward Private Airstrip, Herefordshire.
Accident Narrative
The pilot was making an approach to Runway 22 in a light south-westerly wind. As the aircraft touched down on the grass runway, a gust of wind pushed it off the centreline. In an attempt to regain the centreline and slow the aircraft, the pilot applied the brakes. However, the right brake proved more effective than the left, causing the aircraft to enter a skid. During the skid, the nose gear detached and the left wingtip contacted the ground. The aircraft then departed the right side of the runway and collided with tree saplings. The pilot was uninjured.
Damage
The accident resulted in damage to the nose gear, left wingtip, and propeller.
Information Source
This report is based on an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot.