AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-430, G-RUFS

Collision with trees during a go-around, Lower Upham Airfield, Wiltshire, 13 August 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 December 2022

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 August 2022
• Aircraft type: Jabiru UL-430
• Location: Lower Upham Airfield, Wiltshire
• Registration: G-RUFS

Summary:

During a go-around, the aircraft collided with trees at the upwind end of the runway. It is likely that the aircraft was unable to climb above the trees due to the reduced performance in the high temperature and rising ground.

Bulletin correction

Following publication it was noted that the incorrect county was included in the report header. The accident occurred at Lower Upham Airfield in Wiltshire, not Hampshire as originally stated.

The online version of the report was amended on 9 February 2023 and can be viewed below. It was also published in the March issue if the Bulletin.

Download amended report:

Jabiru UL-430, G-RUFS 12-22

Download correction:

Jabiru UL-430, G-RUFS Correction 03-23

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Published 8 December 2022