Vans RV-6, G-ORVG, 16 October 2011

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 October 2011
• Aircraft type: Vans RV-6
• Location: Biggin Hill Airport, Kent
• Registration: G-ORVG

Vans RV-6, G-ORVG

Summary:

An airfield security vehicle, leaving the airfield fire training area, entered a live taxiway immediately ahead of a taxiing aircraft, causing the pilot to brake hard in an attempt to avoid a collision resulting in damage to the tail wheel and surrounding structure.

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Vans RV-6 G-ORVG 02-12.pdf (344.78 kb)

Published 10 December 2014