Incident Overview
On 15 April 2000 at 1010 UTC, a Piper PA-28-180, registration G-AYAA, was involved in a landing incident at Carlisle Airport, Cumbria. The aircraft was manufactured in 1970 and powered by a single Lycoming O-360-A4A piston engine. The flight was a private 'Pleasure' flight, originating from Liverpool at 1000 hrs.
Pilot Information
The sole occupant, the pilot, held a Private Pilot's Licence and was 40 years old. His total flying experience was 85 hours, including 26 hours on the type. In the last 90 days he had flown 8 hours, with no flying in the last 28 days. The pilot was restrained by a lap and diagonal shoulder strap and was able to exit the aircraft via the normal door after the incident.
Flight and Weather Conditions
The reported weather at the time was excellent, with good visibility and light and variable winds.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported making a fast and high approach to Runway 19. As a result, the aircraft bounced on landing. During the subsequent touchdown, the nose landing gear and propeller were damaged. Airfield emergency services attended the scene. The pilot sustained no injuries, and there were no passengers on board.
Damage
The nature of damage was limited to the nose landing gear and propeller.
Investigation Source
Information for this article was derived from an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot and published in AAIB Bulletin No: 7/2000 (Ref: EW/G2000/04/06, Category: 1.3).