Cirrus SR20 collision with parked aircraft at Swansea Airport

No fatalities • Swansea, United Kingdom

A Cirrus SR20 collided with a stationary Piper PA-31-112 during its landing at Swansea Airport in Wales.

What happened

On January 20, 2016, at 14:19 UTC, a Cirrus SR20, registration G-GCDC, was performing a landing at Swansea Airport (EGFH) in Swansea, Wales. During the landing phase, the aircraft collided with a parked Piper PA-31-112 (registration G-BLWP). The Piper aircraft was unoccupied at the time of the collision.

There were no injuries reported among the pilot and two passengers on board the Cirrus aircraft.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jan 2016 CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION CIRRUS SR20 NO SERIES accident near Swansea, United Kingdom?

A Cirrus SR20 collided with a stationary Piper PA-31-112 during its landing at Swansea Airport in Wales.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jan 2016 CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION CIRRUS SR20 NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jan 2016 involved a CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION CIRRUS SR20 NO SERIES, operated by RPR ASSOCIATES LTD, at Swansea, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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