AAIB investigation to Avro 652A Anson T21, G-VROE

Runway excursion during landing, Shobdon Aerodrome, Leominster, Herefordshire, 4 July 2020.

Summary:

After encountering a gust of wind which displaced its final approach, the aircraft landed on unprepared ground beside the runway and completed its landing roll on an adjacent taxiway, without reported damage or injury. In deciding to continue the landing the pilot had applied what he considered to be a cautious interpretation of information regarding the conduct of go-arounds in this aircraft.

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Avro 652A Anson T21, G-VROE

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Published 8 July 2021