AAIB investigation to Cessna 172S Skyhawk, G-MEGS 16 May 2015

Heavy landing, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 16 May 2015.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 February 2016
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
16 May 2015
Aircraft type:
Cessna 172S Skyhawk
Location:
Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall
Registration:
G-MEGS

Summary:

The pilot was relatively inexperienced and operating into a cliff-top airfield, with the onshore surface wind at the maximum demonstrated crosswind for the aircraft. A damaging hard landing ensued, though this was not recognised until after the aircraft had returned to its home base.

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