ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 173476
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| Date: | Monday 26 February 2001 |
| Time: | 11:30 |
| Type: | Jurca MJ-5 Sirocco |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | G-BUGC |
| MSN: | PFA 059-2207 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2000 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming 0-320-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Swanton Morley Airstrip, Wymondham, Norfolk -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Swanton Morley Airstrip, Wymondham, Norfolk |
| Swanton Morley Airstrip, Wymondham, Norfolk | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had planned a brief flight in order to check the operation and indications of the undercarriage system. The forecast meteorological conditions for the flight were: surface wind 190 degrees/10-12 knots, visibility greater than 10 km, no cloud below 2,500 feet and no significant weather.
The runway in use at Swanton Morley was Runway 27. This runway is 650 metres long and 45 metres wide; the grass surface was damp.
After completing the airborne undercarriage checks the pilot returned to the airfield. He flew a left hand circuit for Runway 27 and completed the final turn at 80 mph with the gear down and half flap selected. The pilot reported that the windsock indicated that the surface wind was southerly at 10 to 15 knots. This led him to believe that he would encounter turbulence on the approach below 300 feet, and he therefore increased power to maintain an approach speed of 75 mph.
The pilot reported that, whilst on short finals, a gust of wind caused the aircraft to roll to the right. Despite the application of full left lateral control and an increase in power the pilot was unable to prevent the right wing tip striking the ground. The aircraft then cart-wheeled and came to rest inverted. The pilot selected the magnetos, master electric switch and fuel to 'OFF' and released his lap and shoulder harness. However, he was unable to vacate the aircraft until the airfield staff arrived and lifted the aircraft, this allowed him the space to crawl out.
G-BUGC was ex-G-BWDJ (re-registered 14 April 1992 to the same owner, and at the same address): registration G-BUGC was cancelled by the CAA on 24 August 2001
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
1. AAIB: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5422f4e9ed915d1374000515/dft_avsafety_pdf_501287.pdf
2. CAA: https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/rk=BUGC
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Feb-2015 02:11 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 13-Jul-2016 14:46 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Time, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source] |
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