AAIB Investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-EKIR

Collision between taxiing aircraft and delivery van, Sandtoft Airfield, Belton, North Lincolnshire, 22 March 2023

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 August 2023
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
22 March 2023
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-161
Location:
Sandtoft Airfield, Belton, North Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-EKIR

Summary

The aircraft wingtip collided with a delivery vehicle which was parked on the taxiway. The vehicle did not have permission to enter or park on the taxiway.

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Piper PA-28-161, G-EKIR 08-23

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Published 10 August 2023