Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BXAB, 16 October 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
16 October 2005
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II
Location:
Manston Airport, Kent
Registration:
G-BXAB

Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BXAB

Summary:

On its return to Manston Airport at the end of a local flight, the aircraft made an approach to Runway 10, which was operating with a displaced threshold due to survey work related to a temporary PAPI installation. 皇冠体育app aircraft touched down short of the displaced threshold and collided with a theodolite, damaging the left wing and left main wheel spat and causing survey personnel to run to safety. 皇冠体育appre were no injuries and the aircraft taxied clear of the runway without further incident. Damage to the right main wheel spat was caused by a separate impact with a runway guard light. 皇冠体育app pilot was aware of the displaced threshold, which was marked in accordance with relevant regulations and details of which were promulgated by NOTAM.

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