AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-OASJ

Unstable approach, collided with trees, Bradley's Lawn Airfield, Heathfield, East Sussex, 14 September 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 May 2017

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 September 2016
• Aircraft type: Thruster T600N 450
• Location: Bradley's Lawn Airfield, Heathfield, East Sussex
• Registration: G-OASJ

Summary:

A student pilot was carrying out his second solo flight and was on finals to land at Bradley’s Lawn Airfield in East Sussex. The pilot was unable to establish a stable approach and bounced heavily on touchdown. He applied power to go around and the aircraft yawed, rolled to the left and before he could take corrective action the aircraft lodged in nearby trees. The pilot was uninjured but the aircraft was damaged beyond economic repair.

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Published 11 May 2017