AAIB investigation to Cessna 182T Skylane, G-ORDM and Hercules C130J C Mk 4, ZH878

Cessna aircraft blown sideways by propwash, RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, 20 July 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 February 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 July 2018
• Aircraft type: Cessna 182T Skylane and Hercules C130J C Mk 4
• Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
• Registration: G-ORDM and ZH878

Summary:

While being positioned for pre-takeoff engine checks, G-ORDM, a Cessna 182, was caught in the propwash from a Hercules C-130J (ZH878) stationary at the runway holding point ahead. The Cessna was tipped onto its right wingtip and slid sideways for several metres before coming to rest on all three wheels. The pilot was uninjured and vacated the aircraft without external assistance.

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Published 14 February 2019