Flight History
The aircraft, registration HZ-IBN, had flown to Milan earlier in the day and was returning to Blackbushe with a pilot and three passengers. After descending through the London TMA, it was handed over to Farnborough Approach. The pilot reported the airfield in sight and was instructed to descend at his discretion. At about four miles south, he was told to contact Blackbushe Information. The aircraft entered the left-hand circuit for Runway 25 via the crosswind leg.
Approach and Overrun
On downwind, the Phenom 300 overtook a microlight, climbing to pass ahead and above. During this climb, its TCAS generated a 'descend' resolution advisory to resolve a conflict with the microlight, which changed to 'maintain vertical speed' then 'adjust vertical speed', possibly due to another light aircraft. After the climb, the aircraft flew a curving base leg with a descent rate up to 3,000 fpm. TCAS annunciated 'clear of conflict' at 1.1 nm from the threshold, at 1,200 ft and 146 KIAS with gear down and flap 3. The approach continued at about 150 KIAS, with a descent rate averaging 3,000 fpm between 1,200 and 500 ft. The TAWS generated six 'pull up' warnings. The aircraft crossed the runway threshold at about 50 ft and 151 KIAS; the target speed for its mass and configuration was 108 KIAS. The AFISO initiated a full emergency upon touchdown, as it was clear the aircraft would not stop. Tyre marks showed touchdown 710 m past the threshold; the landing distance available was 1,059 m, so 349 m remained. The aircraft departed the paved surface at 83 kt groundspeed and struck an earth bank, becoming airborne again. It then struck cars in an adjacent car park. The wing separated, the fuselage rolled 350°, and a fire broke out in the aft fuselage underside.
Post-Impact Fire and Rescue
All four occupants survived the impact but died from the effects of fire. The aerodrome's RFFS responded but found a locked gate blocking access. The first two vehicles arrived at the gate 1 minute 34 seconds after the aircraft left the runway; a third vehicle with a key arrived about one minute later, and all three proceeded through the gate 2 minutes 46 seconds after the overrun. Because the aircraft was in a fenced area of the car park, RFFS drove 400 m to reach the site. Despite using all available media, they could not control the fire due to its intensity, preventing any approach to save life. Local authority fire appliances later extinguished the fire.
Meteorological and Aerodrome Information
Weather was fine with no low cloud, visibility over 10 km, light and variable winds, QNH 1017 hPa, temperature 21°C, and the sun in the south-west at 50° elevation. Blackbushe has one asphalt runway, 07/25, 1,335 m by 46 m. The landing distance available on Runway 25 is 1,059 m, with the paved surface extending 89 m beyond the LDA end. At the western end, an earth bank 1 m high separates the aerodrome from a car park. The aerodrome has no published instrument approaches. Circuit heights are 800 ft for light singles and 1,200 ft for twins and executive aircraft. Missed approach procedures are published.
Pilot Information
The pilot, aged 57, held an ATPL and first class medical certificate issued by Saudi Arabia GACA. He had 11,000 hours total, with 1,181 on type. His last 90 and 28 days' flying were 23 and 5 hours, respectively. He had been employed as a single-pilot Phenom 300 captain since 2011. His initial and recurrent training were conducted by a third party; his last proficiency check was on 4 June 2015. Prior to this role, he worked as a flight instructor, Cessna 560XLS pilot and check airman, and flew the Airbus A320 for a year. He had taken two weeks' leave and returned to duty on 30 July. He was reported to be in good health.