Introduction
On 2 February 2013, a Rockwell Commander 112, registration G-BDLT, was involved in an accident during landing at Lee-on-Solent Aerodrome, Hampshire. The aircraft was operated on a private flight with only the pilot on board. No injuries were reported.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft, manufactured in 1975 (serial no. 363), was powered by a single Lycoming IO-360-C1D6 piston engine. The pilot, aged 42, held a Private Pilot’s Licence and had accumulated 137 total flying hours, with 13 hours on type. In the previous 90 days, he had flown 10 hours, and in the last 28 days, 3 hours.
Flight Details
The pilot was conducting his third flight of the day and his second landing at Lee-on-Solent. The weather was fine with a northerly surface wind of 18 knots. Runway 05 was in use.
Sequence of Events
During the landing roll, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot attempted to regain directional control using the rudder pedals but was unsuccessful. The aircraft departed the paved surface and entered soft ground at the runway edge. The nose landing gear subsequently dug into the soft ground and collapsed.
Damage
The accident resulted in damage to the nose landing gear, propeller, and engine mounting.
Investigation
The information for this report was derived from an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot. The AAIB did not state a probable cause for the accident.