Aircraft and Flight Information
A Piper PA-28-161 (registration G-FLAV), manufactured in 1980, was involved in an incident at Derby Airfield on 24 April 1999 at 1528 hours UTC. The aircraft was powered by a single Lycoming O-320-D3G piston engine. The flight was a private cross-country trip from Nottingham Airport to Derby Airfield. On board were the pilot and one passenger; neither sustained injuries. The aircraft incurred minor damage to the wing tip, propeller, and engine cowling.
Pilot Details
The pilot, aged 49, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 291 total flying hours, of which 219 hours were on type. In the previous 90 days, he had flown 4 hours, and in the last 28 days, 3 hours.
Incident Sequence
The approach was made to grass Runway 35, which has trees growing underneath the approach path. The displaced threshold provides a landing distance available of 540 metres. The reported wind was 300°/2 kt. To ensure clearance of the trees, the pilot executed a high approach, which led to a late touchdown and subsequent overrun of the runway. At the end of the runway, the pilot turned the aircraft to the right but was unable to prevent it from contacting the hedge.