AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin DR400/180R Remorqueur, G-ELUN

Landing at incorrect airfield, Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 3 July 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 November 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 July 2016
• Aircraft type: Pierre Robin DR400/180R Remorqueur
• Location: Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire
• Registration: G-ELUN

Summary:

Following a cross-country flight, the pilot of G-ELUN misidentified Warton Aerodrome for Blackpool Airport and conducted an approach and landing at Warton, before being instructed to go-around and reposition to Blackpool.

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Pierre Robin DR400/180R Remorqueur, G-ELUN 11-16

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Published 10 November 2016