AAIB investigation to Fuji FA-200-180 Aero Subaru, G-HAMI and Cessna 172R Skyhawk, G-BXGV
Mid-air collision, Near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, 23 June 2019.
Summary:
Two aircraft had what was initially believed to be a near miss while giving air experience fights to disabled children at a multi-aircraft charity event. It was later discovered that the two aircraft had collided, with one aircraft sustaining minor damage, but both aircraft landed safely.
The investigation discovered that one of the accident pilots was asked to present the pilots’ briefing at short notice. The briefing did not include a discussion of how all the participating aircraft would be deconflicted or how they would communicate. Neither aircraft had any form of Electronic Conspicuity.
The airfield that hosted the event has committed to take safety actions before hosting the event again.
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