AAIB investigation to Cessna A185F Skywagon, G-SAUO
Aircraft struck trees during go-around, Luxters Farm Airstrip, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, 30 August 2022.
Summary:
The pilot was on a cross-country flight from Shelsley Beauchamp Airfield, Worcestershire, to Luxters Farm Airstrip, Buckinghamshire. Luxters Farm Airstrip is a private 950 m grass airstrip, oriented 10/28, surrounded by trees. The weather was fine and the pilot reported that after flying an approach to Runway 28, the aircraft bounced on landing and he decided to go-around. The aircraft struck trees at the far end of the runway and came to rest on the ground, partially supported by the tree canopy.
The pilot and his passenger received minor bruising in the accident but were otherwise unharmed. The aircraft had been modified with full four-point seat restraints and the pilot stated that, in his opinion, these restraints prevented the occupants from receiving further injuries. The pilot assessed that an earlier decision to go around, following the bounced landing, would have prevented the accident.
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