Incident Overview
On 12 July 2014 at 1147 UTC, a de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk 22, registration G-BXHF, struck a permanent wooden fence while maneuvering to park at Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex. The aircraft was participating in the 'Chip Fest' event and was being taxied to a designated temporary parking area when the collision occurred.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The Chipmunk, manufactured in 1953 (serial number C1/0808), was powered by a single De Havilland Gipsy Major 10 Mk.2 piston engine. The pilot, aged 65, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 671 total flying hours, of which 119 were on type. In the preceding 90 days, he had flown 7 hours, with 3 hours in the last 28 days.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and the right wing near the wing root. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries.
Circumstances
According to the pilot's report, the aircraft was oriented approximately in-line with the direction of the fence, which likely made the fence less visible to the pilot. The aerodrome manager is reviewing obstacle markings for future fly-in events.
Investigation
The information for this report was derived from an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot. No further analysis or conclusions were provided by the investigating authority.