No fatalities

Cirrus SR20 Collides with Parked Piper at Swansea Airport

Swansea, United Kingdom

On January 20, 2016, a CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION CIRRUS SR20 NO SERIES operated by RPR ASSOCIATES LTD was involved in an aviation accident near Swansea, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On January 20, 2016, a Cirrus SR20 (G-GCDC) struck a parked Piper PA-31-112 (G-BLWP) while landing at Swansea Airport. The three occupants were not seriously injured.

Incident Overview

On January 20, 2016, at 1419 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR20 aircraft, registered G-GCDC, collided with a parked Piper PA-31-112, registered G-BLWP, during landing at Swansea Airport (EGFH) in Swansea, Wales.

The Cirrus SR20 was occupied by a pilot and two passengers. The accident report states that the pilot and two passengers were not seriously injured. The Piper aircraft was unoccupied at the time of the collision.

Airport and Location

The incident occurred at Swansea Airport (EGFH), located in Swansea, Wales. The airport serves general aviation and training operations.

Aircraft Information

The Cirrus SR20 (G-GCDC) is a single-engine, four-seat composite aircraft. The Piper PA-31-112 (G-BLWP) is a twin-engine, six-seat light aircraft. Both aircraft sustained damage in the collision, but the specific extent of damage was not detailed in the source.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The source report is for information purposes only and contains only data released by the UK authorities.

Frequently asked questions

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

On January 20, 2016, a Cirrus SR20 (G-GCDC) struck a parked Piper PA-31-112 (G-BLWP) while landing at Swansea Airport. The three occupants were not seriously injured.

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.