Aircraft Information
The Vans RV-9A (registration G-CGXR, serial number PFA 320-14371) was manufactured in 2013 and equipped with a single Lycoming O-320-H2AD piston engine.
Pilot Information
The pilot, aged 73, held a Private Pilot's Licence. His total flying experience was 320 hours, of which 6 hours were on the RV-9A type. In the previous 90 days, he had flown 7 hours, and in the previous 28 days, 6 hours.
Accident Sequence
On 24 July 2013 at 1245 UTC, the aircraft was landing on Runway 25 at Carlisle Airport. The weather was fine with a very light westerly wind. The pilot reported that he flew a normal approach; however, he flared the aircraft too high. The aircraft then landed heavily and bounced before touching down again, this time with the nosewheel making first contact with the runway. The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse. The pilot managed to bring the aircraft to a stop on the runway.
Occupant Injuries and Aircraft Damage
Neither the pilot nor the one passenger was injured. Both were able to vacate the aircraft in the normal manner. The aircraft sustained damage to the nose landing gear, propeller, and engine mount.
Source of Information
The information for this report was provided by the pilot via an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted to the AAIB.