AAIB investigation to Socata TB10 Tobago, G-HELA

Wingtip collision with fence, Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire, 25 September 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 December 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 25 September 2016
• Aircraft type: Socata TB10 Tobago
• Location: Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire
• Registration: G-HELA

Summary:

After landing at Breighton Aerodrome, and while manoeuvring the aircraft to park on the grass parking area, the right wingtip contacted a wooden fence. The pilot reported that he had misjudged the proximity of the fence. The aircraft sustained damage to the right wing but the pilot was uninjured.

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Socata TB10 Tobago, G-HELA 12-16

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Published 8 December 2016