What happened
On 16 October 2008, a Vans RV-4, registration G-BXPI, was conducting a private flight at Swansea Airport, Wales. The pilot had successfully completed six circuits using Runway 28 without any issues. However, during the seventh circuit, the approach was performed slightly high. As the pilot reduced power during the flare, the aircraft experienced a bounce. Following this bounce, the aircraft veered toward the left, leaving the asphalt runway surface and traveling onto the grass area.
The aircraft's wheels dug into the soft earth multiple times before the plane came to a stop on the disused Runway 33. There were no injuries to the pilot or the passenger. Following the event, the pilot taxied the aircraft back to the apron.
The investigation
An inspection of the aircraft following the incident revealed that the engine had been shock loaded and the propeller sustained slight damage. The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report form submitted by the pilot.