AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-OASJ

Unstable approach, collided with trees, Bradley's Lawn Airfield, Heathfield, East Sussex, 14 September 2016.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 May 2017
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
14 September 2016
Aircraft type:
Thruster T600N 450
Location:
Bradley's Lawn Airfield, Heathfield, East Sussex
Registration:
G-OASJ

Summary:

A student pilot was carrying out his second solo flight and was on finals to land at Bradley鈥檚 Lawn Airfield in East Sussex. 皇冠体育app pilot was unable to establish a stable approach and bounced heavily on touchdown. He applied power to go around and the aircraft yawed, rolled to the left and before he could take corrective action the aircraft lodged in nearby trees. 皇冠体育app pilot was uninjured but the aircraft was damaged beyond economic repair.

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