AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-RAAM

Aircraft clipped a tree on landing, Blackbushe Airport, Hampshire, 16 April 2023

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 January 2024

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 April 2023
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28-161
• Location: Blackbushe Airport, Hampshire
• Registration: G-RAAM

Summary

G-RAAM was on final approach to Runway 25 at Blackbushe Airport when it clipped a tree that may have been above the maximum height for obstacles on the approach path.

Hampshire County Council (HCC) will start the planned works in autumn 2023 to remove the obstacles. The airport has published information to pilots to increase awareness and to exercise caution until the work has been carried out.

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Published 11 January 2024