What happened
On 19 March 2011, a Tanarg/Ixess 15 912S, registration G-CEBH, was performing a private flight near Doveridge, Derbyshire. While the pilot was conducting an approach to Runway 27 at Palmer Moor Farm, the aircraft encountered an area of sinking air.
In an attempt to compensate for the loss of altitude, the pilot was unable to maintain the intended flight path. During the maneuver, the aircraft veered to the left and collided with a chicken wire fence located alongside the runway. The impact caused damage to the propeller, the left suspension leg, and the fiberglass fairings. The collision also resulted in damage to property on the farm.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot. The inquiry focused on the sequence of events leading to the loss of control during the approach and the subsequent impact with the perimeter fencing.