TheKentishFledgling
2nd Nov 2002, 10:38
A relative of mine who flies a Jabiru had a nosewheel collapse during his landing roll earlier this week.
Both occupants are ok (very shaken up), but the aeroplane is in a bad way. I've only spoken to him briefly, but from what I know the left spar has buckled, the tail smashed up (the Jabiru flipped on its back), and the engine will need some serious work done on it, if it's worth saving....and that's only some of the damage :-(
Apparently, there is a history of Jabiru nosewheel collapses, especially over this last Summer. Does anyone know anything about this?
Many thanks,
tKF
Both occupants are ok (very shaken up), but the aeroplane is in a bad way. I've only spoken to him briefly, but from what I know the left spar has buckled, the tail smashed up (the Jabiru flipped on its back), and the engine will need some serious work done on it, if it's worth saving....and that's only some of the damage :-(
Apparently, there is a history of Jabiru nosewheel collapses, especially over this last Summer. Does anyone know anything about this?
Many thanks,
tKF