AAIB Investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-EKIR

Collision between taxiing aircraft and delivery van, Sandtoft Airfield, Belton, North Lincolnshire, 22 March 2023

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 August 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 March 2023
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161
• Location: Sandtoft Airfield, Belton, North Lincolnshire
• Registration: G-EKIR

Summary

The aircraft wingtip collided with a delivery vehicle which was parked on the taxiway. The vehicle did not have permission to enter or park on the taxiway.

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Piper PA-28-161, G-EKIR 08-23

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Published 10 August 2023