Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Socata TB10 Tobago, registration G-HELA, manufactured in 1980 (serial no. 135). It was powered by a single Lycoming O-360-A1AD piston engine. The flight was a private flight with one crew member (the pilot) and no passengers.
Accident Narrative
On 25 September 2016 at 1400 hrs, after landing at Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire, the pilot was manoeuvring the aircraft to park on the grass parking area. During this manoeuvre, the right wingtip contacted a wooden fence. The pilot reported that he had misjudged the proximity of the fence.
Damage and Injuries
The right wing sustained damage, including the navigation light, the upper and lower right wing skin surfaces, and the aileron. The pilot was uninjured.
Pilot Information
The pilot, aged 52, held a Private Pilot’s Licence and had a total flying experience of 311 hours, of which 198 were on type. In the last 90 days, he had flown 24 hours, and in the last 28 days, 7 hours.
Information Source
This article is based on the Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot and the AAIB Bulletin: 12/2016 (EW/G2016/09/22).