AAIB investigation Cessna F150K, G-BJOV
Emergency landing during go-around, 500 m northeast of Tiffenden Airfield, Kent, 1 October 2020.
Summary:
Likely resulting from the combination of a tailwind and an unintentionally steep approach, the aircraft experienced a heavy landing further along the runway than planned. The heavy landing was followed by a high bounce during which the PIC took control and initiated a go around. Despite the application of full power and a reduction of flap angle to reduce drag, the aircraft struggled to climb above successive tree lines beyond the airfield boundary. When it became apparent that the aircraft would not clear them, the PIC was forced to carry out an emergency landing in a field just short of a third line of trees. The nose gear collapsed after touchdown and the aircraft slid to a halt. Both pilots were able to exit the aircraft unaided and uninjured. The PIC reflected that discontinuing the initial steep approach and going around before touchdown would have been a better option in the circumstances.
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