What happened
On 31 July 2006, a Pierre Robin DR400/180, registration G-LARA, was performing a private flight at a grass airfield located at Hayling Island, Hampshire. During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft veered to the left immediately after touchdown. This lateral movement caused the left wing and the left tailplane to collide with several fence posts. The impact resulted in structural damage to both the wing and the tailplane. Following the collision, the aircraft came to a stop, and the pilot was able to exit the cockpit without injury.
The investigation
Investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the loss of directional control. The pilot provided information suggesting that the deviation from the runway centerline may have been the result of either atmospheric conditions, specifically wind shear, or a personal error in judgment during the landing sequence. The investigation focused on the sequence of events from touchdown to the point of impact with the perimeter fencing.