AAIB investigation to Beech F33A, G-MOAC

Controlled flight into terrain, Alderney Airport, Guernsey, 9 September 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 February 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 September 2022
• Aircraft type: Beech F33A
• Location: Alderney Airport, Guernsey
• Registration: G-MOAC

Summary:

The aircraft was approaching Runway 26 at Alderney. The pilot lost sight of the runway due to the glare from the sun and descended below the glide path. The aircraft struck the runway approach lights with both wings and the propellor before reaching the threshold. The aircraft was extensively damaged but all those on board were uninjured.

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Published 9 February 2023