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