Percival Proctor 3, G-ALJF, 24 July 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 July 2012
• Aircraft type: Percival Proctor 3
• Location: Airstrip 12 nm south-west of Ashford, Kent
• Registration: G-ALJF

Percival Proctor 3, G-ALJF

Summary:

The pilot attempted to fly a go-around after the aircraft bounced on touchdown. Despite using full power, the aircraft remained at slow speed and did not climb out of ground effect. It veered to the right and, after touching down a second time, struck a tree and substantial hedgerow. The pilot was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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Published 10 December 2014