AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR 22, N8163P
Loss of control and collision with a parked aircraft while landing at Cotswold (Kemble) Airport, 31 July 2020.
Summary:
N8163P was about to touch down at Cotswold (Kemble) Airport when the left wing dropped and touched the runway. The pilot attempted a go-around, but the aircraft landed to the side of the runway and travelled across the grass before colliding with a parked aircraft. No injuries were sustained, but both aircraft were substantially damaged.
The loss of control occurred when the pilot delayed touching down because the aircraft landing ahead had not vacated the runway as he expected. Early decision making on initiating the go-around and aircraft handling at slow speed were identified as factors in this accident.
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Published 10 June 2021