Incident Details
On 20 February 2022, at approximately 1700 UTC, a Cessna 172N, registration G-BONO, was taxiing outside the hangar at Perranporth Airfield in Cornwall. The aircraft had arrived at the airfield after flying from Northern Ireland under challenging wind conditions. During the taxi, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, causing the aircraft to tip. The left wing tip and propeller subsequently struck the ground.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172N, a single-engine high-wing light aircraft. The registration G-BONO was previously reported in AAIB Bulletin No 4/2022 with incorrect details. The corrected entry clarifies the event occurred during taxi, not during landing.
Sequence of Events
After landing at Perranporth, the pilot taxied the aircraft towards the hangar. While maneuvering outside the hangar, a sudden gust of wind acted on the right wing, tipping the aircraft onto its left side. This resulted in the left wing tip and propeller making contact with the ground. The aircraft sustained damage to the left wing and propeller.
No further details regarding injuries or other damage were provided in the source. The incident was recorded in the AAIB Bulletin with a correction issued on 12 May 2022.