AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172M, G-MOFO

Inadvertent descent during night VMC flight, Newcastle International Airport, 9 January 2022.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 July 2022
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 January 2022
Aircraft type:
Reims Cessna F172M
Location:
Newcastle International Airport
Registration:
G-MOFO

Summary:

During a night flight, the pilot misidentified road lights for runway lights and drifted south of the airport. While the pilot was establishing his position, the aircraft descended to approximately 300 ft agl.

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Published 14 July 2022
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