What happened
On 10 May 2015, a Cessna 182P Skylane, registration G-OJHC, was conducting a private flight from Cambridge to Carlisle Lake District Airport. While performing the landing sequence, the pilot completed an overhead join and was informed that Runway 19 was active, with winds reported at 220° at 15 knots.
During the approach, the pilot observed another aircraft on the final approach path and subsequently extended the base leg. Upon re-establishing on the final approach, the pilot received updated wind information indicating 220° at 22 knots, with gusts reaching 36 knots. Due to these high wind conditions, the pilot attempted to initiate a go-around; however, the engine failed to respond to the power demand. The aircraft continued its descent toward the runway, and although the engine power suddenly increased at approximately 50 feet above the ground, the momentum was insufficient to avoid a severe impact. The aircraft struck the runway with a heavy landing on the nosewheel, causing the aircraft to be damaged beyond economic repair. There were no injuries to the pilot or the two passengers on board.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot. The inquiry focused on the sequence of events leading from the decision to go around to the impact, specifically examining the engine's failure to respond to throttle inputs and the subsequent impact dynamics.