AAIB investigation to Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat, G-FOXB

Wingtip contacted tree on approach, Slieve Croob, 28 September 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
16 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
28 September 2014
Aircraft type:
Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat
Location:
Slieve Croob Airfield, Co Down
Registration:
G-FOXB

Summary:

Slieve Croob Airstrip is a narrow grass strip 800 ft amsl, one mile south-east of the 1,752 ft summit of Slieve Croob in County Down, Northern Ireland. Bordering the west of the strip is a wooded area and with the wind in certain directions the airfield is known to experience 鈥榬otor鈥� from the mountains.

The pilot reported he was on final approach to the grass strip 18 at Slieve Croob, with the reported wind from the south-west at 12 mph, when he experienced severe windshear. He applied power to go around, but he was unable to prevent the aircraft鈥檚 right wingtip from making contact with a tree top. The aircraft then flew an uneventful circuit and landed safely. The pilot and his passenger were unhurt.

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