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Accident to the Tecnam P2010 registered HB-KGY on 22/05/2022 at Bâle-Mulhouse

Rebond lors de l'atterrissage, rupture de la jambe de train d’atterrissage avant

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression Closed
Progress: 100%

Note: This is a courtesy translation by the BEA of the Final Report on the Safety Investigation published in September 2022. As accurate as the translation may be, the original text in French is the work of reference. (September 2022)

Note: the following information is principally based on the pilot’s statement. This information has not been independently validated by the BEA.

HISTORY OF THE FLIGHT

On the final approach to runway 25, the pilot held an indicated airspeed of between 80 and 85 kt. The surface wind was from 100° at 5 kt, varying in direction between 320° and 080°. On short final, the pilot reduced his speed to 70/75 kts. He indicated that he held the approach slope by checking the PAPI indications. On landing, the touchdown of the main landing gear was described as hard by the pilot. The aeroplane bounced and the nose gear came into contact with the runway. It tipped forward onto the part of the nose gear which remained attached (see Figure 1) and the propeller touched the ground. Despite the vibrations generated, the pilot held the aeroplane on the runway until it came to a standstill. The propeller was also damaged.

The nose gear wheel was found on the runway.

Figure 1: nose gear and nose gear wheel (source BEA)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Experience

The pilot held a PPL(A) licence valid until 29 February 2022. He had logged 80 flight hours including 8 h on type and 3 h in the previous 30 days.

Meteorological information

The airport METAR at 14:30 indicated wind from 100° at 5 kt, varying between 320° and 080°, CAVOK.

The TAF at 13:35 in force at the time of the accident gave the following information:

  • wind from 360° at 5 kt;
  • CAVOK

Aerodrome information

Basel-Mulhouse airport has two runways, runway 15/33 measuring 3,900 x 60 m and runway 07/025 measuring 1,715 x 60 m.

The VAC dated 2 December 2021 indicated the AD operating conditions. These included:

  • RWY 07: available only for VFR take-offs in daylight and for home based aircraft. Runway prohibited for landing;
  • RWY 25: approach prohibited when PAPI or runway identification lights are out of order.