AAIB investigation to DHC-1 Chipmunk 22, G-BXHF

Aircraft struck fence post whilst parking, Goodwood Aerodrome, West Sussex, 12 July 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 February 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 July 2014
• Aircraft type: DHC-1 Chipmunk 22
• Location: Goodwood Aerodrome, West Sussex
• Registration: G-BXHF

Summary:

The aircraft had arrived at Goodwood for the ‘Chip Fest’ event. The pilot was manoeuvring the aircraft to park at the designated temporary parking area when the aircraft struck a permanent wooden fence. The aircraft was pointing approximately in-line with the direction of the fence which probably made the fence less obvious to the pilot. The aerodrome manager is currently reviewing the markings for obstacles for fly-in events.

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DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 G-BXHF 02-15

Published 12 February 2015