Accident Details
On 27 June 2009 at 0740 UTC, a Yak-50 aircraft, registration G-HAMM, was conducting a private flight from North Weald Airfield, Essex. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The aircraft sustained damage to its landing gear and propeller.
Sequence of Events
The pilot joined a right-hand downwind for Runway 20. He recalled lowering the landing gear and feeling it deploy. He did not report on final approach because the frequency was busy. Approximately 100 metres after touchdown, the landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground.
Post-Accident Examination
Subsequent tests of the landing gear were satisfactory, and no obvious defects were found. The pilot considered that omitting the call on final approach may have been a contributory factor, as he had missed the opportunity to check that the gear was down and locked prior to landing.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft, a Yak-50 with a single Ivchenko Vedeneyev M-14P piston engine, was manufactured in 1983. The pilot held a Private Pilot's Licence, was 48 years old, and had 1,151 hours total flying experience, including 391 hours on type. In the last 90 days he had flown 8 hours, and in the last 28 days, 5 hours.