AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F152, G-BHEC

Runway overrun, Stapleford Airfield, 1 March 2014.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 March 2014
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F152
• Location: Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex
• Registration: G-BHEC

Summary:

While back-tracking Runway 22, with another aircraft on final approach to land, the pilot began to taxi more quickly, intending to vacate the runway before the approaching aircraft was forced to go around. As she prepared to turn off the runway, she could not slow the aircraft sufficiently and it ran into a hedge at the end of the runway.

The pilot stated that she became anxious to vacate the runway and applied too much power. The high taxi speed, combined with the down-sloping runway, meant she was unable to stop.

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Reims Cessna F152 G-BHEC 08-14.pdf (132.51 kb)

Published 10 December 2014