Gulfstream American GA-7, G-TANI
Report name:
Gulfstream American GA-7, G-TANI
Gulfstream American GA-7, G-TANI
Registration:
G-TANI
G-TANI
Type:
Gulfstream American GA-7
Gulfstream American GA-7
Location:
Stapleford Airfield, Essex
Stapleford Airfield, Essex
Date of occurrence:
14 January 2007
14 January 2007
Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
Summary:
The aircraft was on the final approach to Stapleford aerodrome with the runway and two aircraft ahead visible to the pilot. Looking into the low sun was difficult and approximately 2 km from the Runway 22 threshold, the tail fin struck the earth wire suspended between two electricity pylons. Despite damage to the tail fin, the aircraft was landed without further incident.
The aircraft was on the final approach to Stapleford aerodrome with the runway and two aircraft ahead visible to the pilot. Looking into the low sun was difficult and approximately 2 km from the Runway 22 threshold, the tail fin struck the earth wire suspended between two electricity pylons. Despite damage to the tail fin, the aircraft was landed without further incident.
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