AAIB investigation to Cessna 172S Skyhawk, G-MEGS 16 May 2015

Heavy landing, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 16 May 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 February 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 May 2015
• Aircraft type: Cessna 172S Skyhawk
• Location: Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall
• Registration: G-MEGS

Summary:

The pilot was relatively inexperienced and operating into a cliff-top airfield, with the onshore surface wind at the maximum demonstrated crosswind for the aircraft. A damaging hard landing ensued, though this was not recognised until after the aircraft had returned to its home base.

Download report:

Cessna 172S Skyhawk G-MEGS 02-16

Download glossary of abbreviations:

Glossary of abbreviations

Published 11 February 2016