Aircraft collision with airfield light at Bournemouth-Hurn Airport

No fatalities • Bournemouth-Hurn, United Kingdom • Taxiing

An aircraft sustained significant damage to its left wing following a collision with a floodlight while taxiing at Bournemouth-Hurn Airport.

What happened

During taxiing operations at Bournemouth-Hurn Airport, an aircraft struck a floodlight located on the airfield. The impact resulted in extensive damage to the left wing of the plane. Following the collision, the aircraft was declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair.

Findings

  • The collision occurred while the aircraft was in the taxiing phase of flight.
  • The impact with the airfield lighting equipment caused the destruction of the left wing.
  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported among the crew, as both pilots were able to exit the aircraft safely.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with airfield lighting infrastructure during ground taxi operations.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-04-08 Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald accident near Bournemouth-Hurn, United Kingdom?

An aircraft sustained significant damage to its left wing following a collision with a floodlight while taxiing at Bournemouth-Hurn Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-04-08 Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-04-08 involved a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald, registration G-ASVO, operated by Channel Express - Air Services, at Bournemouth-Hurn, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with airfield lighting infrastructure during ground taxi operations.

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