Gulfstream American GA-7, G-TANI, 14 January 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 January 2007
• Aircraft type: Gulfstream American GA-7
• Location: Stapleford Airfield, Essex
• Registration: G-TANI

Gulfstream American GA-7, G-TANI

Summary:

The aircraft was on the final approach to Stapleford aerodrome with the runway and two aircraft ahead visible to the pilot. Looking into the low sun was difficult and approximately 2 km from the Runway 22 threshold, the tail fin struck the earth wire suspended between two electricity pylons. Despite damage to the tail fin, the aircraft was landed without further incident.

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Published 10 December 2014