AAIB investigation to Vans RV-7, G-RVDB

Runway incursion, Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man, 29 August 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 December 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 August 2022
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-7
• Location: Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man
• Registration: G-RVDB

Summary:

After attending to an uneasy passenger while orbiting over the sea, the pilot inadvertently approached and landed on Runway 03 instead of the active Runway 08. The ATCO, who was attending to ground activities, did not observe the aircraft during its final approach.

The report considers the importance of recovering situation awareness and adopting sterile cockpit procedures before commencing with an approach. It discusses vigilance in ATC and the importance of teamwork in detecting possible misperceptions.

The air traffic services unit is taking safety action relating to the monitoring of aircraft, and team resource management training.

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Vans RV-7, G-RVDB 12-23

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Published 14 December 2023