AAIB investigation to Cessna 182Q, G-BRRK

The aircraft’s right main landing gear contacted the top of an articulated vehicle whilst on final approach, Finmere Microlight Site, Buckinghamshire, 24 August 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 January 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 August 2022
• Aircraft type: Cessna 182Q
• Location: Finmere Microlight Site, Buckinghamshire
• Registration: G-BRRK

Summary:

The aircraft flew an approach to Runway 28 at Finmere aerodrome lower than required to keep a safe distance above road traffic passing the runway threshold. The right main landing gear contacted the top of an articulated vehicle and the pilot elected to go around. The aircraft made an emergency call on 121.5 MHz and continued to Elstree aerodrome without further incident. Although there are no regulatory requirements for unlicenced aerodromes, the owner of Finmere aerodrome has stated her intention to increase awareness of the large volume of vehicles on the road for pilots unfamiliar with the aerodrome.

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Published 12 January 2023