Tipsy Nipper T.66 Series 2, G-ARBP, 1 August 2007

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
1 August 2007
Aircraft type:
Tipsy Nipper T.66 Series 2
Location:
Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire
Registration:
G-ARBP

Tipsy Nipper T.66 Series 2, G-ARBP

Summary:

The aircraft encountered sudden turbulence whilst on final approach and subsequently struck an earth bank. A large Heavy Goods Vehicle positioned under the flight path and close to the approach end of the runway was believed to be a major factor in the turbulence.

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Published 10 December 2014