Aircraft and Pilot Information
The accident involved a Jabiru UL-D light aircraft, registration G-CDKP, manufactured in 2005. It was powered by a single Jabiru Aircraft Pty 2200B piston engine. The pilot, a 52-year-old student pilot holding a student pilot licence, had accumulated 35 hours of flying experience, of which 30 hours were on the Jabiru UL-D type. In the 90 days prior to the accident, the pilot had logged 10 hours, including 5 hours in the last 28 days. The accident report was submitted on behalf of the student pilot by his instructor.
Accident Narrative
On 23 July 2010 at 1500 UTC, the student pilot was practicing solo circuits on Runway 03 at Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Essex. The pilot reported that while positioning the aircraft for landing, the approach became low. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced before touching down again. The aircraft then veered to the left, departing the grass runway and entering an adjacent field of corn. The surface wind was reported as north-westerly at less than 5 kt.
Damage and Injuries
The pilot sustained no injuries and exited the aircraft through the cabin door. The aircraft sustained damage to the left wing and landing gear.