AAIB investigation to Cessna 182T, N2231F
Loss of directional control on landing, Tiree Airport, Isle of Tiree, 23 May 2014.
Summary:
皇冠体育app accident occurred at the end of a flight from Perth Aerodrome to Tiree Airport. 皇冠体育app weather was fine with a forecast surface wind of 21 kt from 030掳. On first contacting Tiree ATC, the pilot was given an actual surface wind of 20 kt from 020掳 and he elected to land on Runway 05. 皇冠体育app aircraft joined the circuit downwind and flew a normal approach.
As the pilot completed his flare, the aircraft yawed right through about 45掳. 皇冠体育app pilot was unable to correct the swing and decided to fly a go-around. 皇冠体育app aircraft started to gain height, but by now was diverging to the right of the runway centreline and its nose landing gear struck a boundary fence which partially detached from its supports. With the fence still attached to the nose landing gear, the aircraft landed on uneven ground beyond the fence line and pitched forward onto its nose. 皇冠体育appre was minor damage to the cabin area but neither occupant was injured.
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