Jabiru J430 Runway Overrun at Kitty Hawk Aerodrome (ZU-MEG)

Flight Details and Accident Sequence On 16 May 2010, a Jabiru J430 with registration ZU-MEG was conducting a private visual flight rules flight from Pilanesberg Aerodrome (FAPN) to Kitty Hawk Aerodrome (FAKT). The aircraft carried a pilot and one passenger. At approximately 0930Z, the pilot entered the circuit at Kitty Hawk Aerodrome and approached runway 01 with the flaps set to zero degrees. Three other aircraft landed before the accident aircraft. As the aircraft crossed the runway threshold, the pilot encountered an updraft that resulted in a touchdown approximately 100 m from the threshold. The indicated airspeed during landing was 65 knots. The pilot determined that a go-around was not possible due to insufficient remaining runway, reduced forward speed of about 50 knots, and the presence of power lines. The pilot then selected full flaps and cut the engine to minimize damage. The aircraft continued rolling past the end of the 810 m runway into the grassy overshoot area and came to a stop approximately 150 m beyond the runway end. The landing gear failed due to the rough terrain, and the aircraft slid on its belly. The landing gear, propeller blade tips, and fuselage sustained damage, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Neither occupant was injured, and both were properly restrained with safety belts and harnesses. There was no evidence of pre- or post-impact fire. The accident occurred at a private aerodrome without emergency rescue services, and people at the aerodrome assisted the occupants.