Monday, June 10, 2013

Cirrus SR22 GTS G3, Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee (regd owner, N936CT: Accident occurred June 06, 2013 in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

The propeller of an airplane which landed in the garden of a Cheltenham house has been turned into a work of art.  
 
The blades from the Cirrus single-engine aircraft have been polished and mounted on a granite base, to form a unique piece, called Crash Bang Wallop, by Stow-on-the-Wold-raised artist, Jack Russell.

His work is on show at the Paragon Gallery, in Montpellier Street, Cheltenham.

The art work is on sale for £2,995.

Although the blades retain the curled ends, bent by the force of the impact in the ground as they spun round in the Up Hatherley garden, it is difficult to equate the smooth, shiny waves of metal with their colourful past.

They have been mirror polished to form a gleaming piece of local aviation history.

Mr Russell, a sculptor for 20 years, who lives in Charlton Kings, said bosses at Gloucestershire Airport asked him if he wanted the propeller blades.

“I have a few pieces on display there,” he said.

“They offered me the materials to have a go.

“This is different because there’s the historical perspective part in there.

“And so many people in Cheltenham know about it, so it’s nice to put it into a historical art piece.

“There are still a few marks on it, from where it was in use as part of a plane.

Mr Russell’s work blends historical metal works with modern additions, as well as up-cyling metal wasted in the industrial process.

Gallery owner, Eleanor Wardle said: “I think they are fantastic and different. The whole ethos of the gallery is to bring in different works.

“We like Jack’s use of different materials.

“But it’s not just about the work, it’s the person who created it.

“People want to know the background of the person they are buying from.

“I always wanted to have an interesting and eclectic mix of works.

“I wanted to broaden people’s boundaries and put pieces ion that are not the norm.”

The light aircraft came to rest in a tree behind a property in Loweswater Close, Up Hatherley, in June, after the 76-year-old pilot landed it safely.

He was making his way from London towards Gloucestershire Airport, in Staverton when the Cirrus single-engine aircraft stopped mid-air during heavy cloud cover.

An Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) report, published on Friday revealed the pilot was not fully trained in how to use the planes automatic levelling system.

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Jack Russell with his art work
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The scene of the crash in Loweswater Close, Up Hatherley

 
A close-up of the plane's propeller


Synopsis

The pilot deployed the aircraft ballistic recovery system after he became disorientated on an instrument approach into Gloucester Airport. He was not injured.

History of the flight


The pilot was on a private flight from Denham Aerodrome  to Gloucestershire Airport. As part of his pre-flight preparation, he had contacted Gloucestershire Airport by telephone and was informed that Runway 09 was in use. The first part of the flight was uneventful and conducted in VMC. Initially the pilot was in contact with Farnborough ATC, who subsequently instructed him to contact Brize Norton ATC. Brize ATC instructed the  pilot to climb first to 3,300 ft, then to 4,000 ft. The pilot recalls that he entered cloud shortly before flying over Oxford Airport. When the aircraft was approximately 16 nm from Gloucestershire Airport, Brize ATC instructed the pilot to contact Gloster but refused his request for a descent. When the pilot contacted Gloster he was offered an approach to Runway 27 which he accepted. At this stage, the pilot was approximately 7 nm from the initial approach fix which is located at 10 nm on the extended centreline.

The pilot established the aircraft on the final approach track for an RNAV approach onto Runway 27 with the autopilot engaged in GPS approach and vertical speedmodes. At approximately 1,800 ft amsl the autopilot was disconnected for approximately 5 seconds, during which the aircraft rolled to approximately 30° left bank. When the pilot reinstated the autopilot, it engaged in PITCH HOLD and ROLL HOLD modes, which are the default modes for the system. The pilot did not notice that the autopilot modes had changed and, observing that the aircraft was maintaining a banked turn, attempted to override the autopilot to regain a wings level attitude. After a further 18 seconds, the pilot disconnected the autopilot for a second time but the aircraft had now deviated from the approach centreline. The pilot stated that while trying to correct the situation he “over-controlled” the aircraft in roll and subsequently in pitch. During the following 80 seconds, the aircraft exhibited large variations of pitch, roll, speed and altitude as the pilot attempted to bring the aircraft under control. A series of warnings occurred including an overspeed and terrain proximity warning, and the pilot observed a large red ‘V’ on the primary flight display (PFD). At this point the aircraft was still in cloud and, assessing that he was too close to the ground to recover from what he described as an out-of-control situation, he decided to deploy the ballistic recovery system. The pilot reported that he only became VMC at about the same time as the parachute deployed.


The aircraft came to rest in the garden of a suburban house and was substantially damaged; the pilot was uninjured.

 The pilot stated that the combination of the unexpected runway change and the delay in being allowed to descend to the required height to commence the approach resulted in him experiencing high workload and stress.

http://www.aaib.gov.uk

http://registry.faa.gov/N936CT
    
Photo at Gloucestershire Airport With Thanks To Keith C Wilson. 
Taken on October 30, 2013   http://www.flickr.com/photo 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk

NTSB Identification: CEN13WA404 
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, June 06, 2013 in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 GTS G3, registration: N936CT
Injuries: 1 Minor.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information.

On June 6, 2013, at 0947 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22 GTS G3, N936CT, registered to Southern Aircraft Consultancy, Inc., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during landing approach to Gloucestershire Airport (EGBJ), Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from Denham (EGLD), United Kingdom, and was destined for EGBJ.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the British government or the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom 


















The plane landed in a back garden belonging to Karen Dean and her husband Mike






















The pilot (circled) is led away from the aircraft after it crashed in the garden
 

Synopsis

The pilot deployed the aircraft ballistic recovery system after he became disorientated on an instrument approach into Gloucester Airport. He was not injured.

History of the flight


The pilot was on a private flight from Denham Aerodrome  to Gloucestershire Airport. As part of his pre-flight preparation, he had contacted Gloucestershire Airport by telephone and was informed that Runway 09 was in use. The first part of the flight was uneventful and conducted in VMC. Initially the pilot was in contact with Farnborough ATC, who subsequently instructed him to contact Brize Norton ATC. Brize ATC instructed the  pilot to climb first to 3,300 ft, then to 4,000 ft. The pilot recalls that he entered cloud shortly before flying over Oxford Airport. When the aircraft was approximately 16 nm from Gloucestershire Airport, Brize ATC instructed the pilot to contact Gloster but refused his request for a descent. When the pilot contacted Gloster he was offered an approach to Runway 27 which he accepted. At this stage, the pilot was approximately 7 nm from the initial approach fix which is located at 10 nm on the extended centreline.

The pilot established the aircraft on the final approach track for an RNAV approach onto Runway 27 with the autopilot engaged in GPS approach and vertical speedmodes. At approximately 1,800 ft amsl the autopilot was disconnected for approximately 5 seconds, during which the aircraft rolled to approximately 30° left bank. When the pilot reinstated the autopilot, it engaged in PITCH HOLD and ROLL HOLD modes, which are the default modes for the system. The pilot did not notice that the autopilot modes had changed and, observing that the aircraft was maintaining a banked turn, attempted to override the autopilot to regain a wings level attitude. After a further 18 seconds, the pilot disconnected the autopilot for a second time but the aircraft had now deviated from the approach centreline. The pilot stated that while trying to correct the situation he “over-controlled” the aircraft in roll and subsequently in pitch. During the following 80 seconds, the aircraft exhibited large variations of pitch, roll, speed and altitude as the pilot attempted to bring the aircraft under control. A series of warnings occurred including an overspeed and terrain proximity warning, and the pilot observed a large red ‘V’ on the primary flight display (PFD). At this point the aircraft was still in cloud and, assessing that he was too close to the ground to recover from what he described as an out-of-control situation, he decided to deploy the ballistic recovery system. The pilot reported that he only became VMC at about the same time as the parachute deployed.


The aircraft came to rest in the garden of a suburban house and was substantially damaged; the pilot was uninjured.

 The pilot stated that the combination of the unexpected runway change and the delay in being allowed to descend to the required height to commence the approach resulted in him experiencing high workload and stress.

http://www.aaib.gov.uk

http://registry.faa.gov/N936CT
    
Photo at Gloucestershire Airport With Thanks To Keith C Wilson. 
Taken on October 30, 2013   http://www.flickr.com/photo 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk

NTSB Identification: CEN13WA404 
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Thursday, June 06, 2013 in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 GTS G3, registration: N936CT
Injuries: 1 Minor.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information.

On June 6, 2013, at 0947 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22 GTS G3, N936CT, registered to Southern Aircraft Consultancy, Inc., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during landing approach to Gloucestershire Airport (EGBJ), Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from Denham (EGLD), United Kingdom, and was destined for EGBJ.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the British government or the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom 


Fish killed and climbing frame destroyed by plane crash in Hatherley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - UK: Cirrus SR22 GTS G3, N936CT
 
Monday, June 10, 2013

By MICHAEL PURTON AND STEVEN IMPEY
Gloucestershire Echo


Relief is the overwhelming emotion for a couple who were unharmed when a plane crashed in their garden.

But as Mike Carter and Karen Dean return their life to normal, they can't help but feel sadness at some of the smaller consequences of the plane plummeting into their lives.

Fuel from the single engine plane leaked into their pond, killing their koi fish, and a climbing frame with sentimental value had to be torn down to remove the plane.

Their home in Loweswater Close, Hatherley, has been the epicentre of a swarm of activity since the single engine plane crash landed in their garden, just 10 metres from their house, on Thursday morning.

Now the plane has been removed from their garden and the crowds have dispersed, they can take stock of their lucky escape from disaster.

"When you look at the garden you realize how lucky everyone has been," said 50-year-old Karen, a project manager for Boots.

"The tree it hit was 57 years old and quite sturdy, but if it had been any other tree it would have toppled into the house, which could have been devastating.

"I was inside the house at the time.

"If it was a couple of minutes later I could have been in the garden at the time, or my son and granddaughter could have been visiting and out there."

Mike, 55, a carpenter, said: "The overwhelming feeling is relief because it could have been a lot worse.

"The plane could not have landed in a better place in regards to injuring people. There are children in all the other gardens around, but our children are grown up and have moved away.

"It's just a relief to have the plane and everyone gone. They'd finished taking it away by 8.30pm on Friday."

Karen said she was sad her two-year-old koi – James, Harry and Whitehead – had been killed.

The climbing frame where her sons Paul, 30, and Matthew, 28, had enjoyed playing as children had to be dismantled to make way for the removal of the mangled wreckage of the plane.

Karen said: "We put the frame up in 1991 and my boys and their friends used to play on it all the time.

"The one question they both asked me after the crash was whether the climbing frame was okay.

"It survived the crash and they were pleased, but they were disappointed it had to be taken down."

Karen had hoped her six-week-old granddaughter Siennawould be able to play on the climbing frame in future years.

"It's disappointing Sienna will not be able to play on it," she said. "But mainly we're just glad nobody was seriously injured and we can start to put the whole ordeal behind us."

The plane, a Cirrus SR22 GTS G3, was flying from London to Gloucestershire Airport in Staverton and was making its descent.

The 76-year-old pilot, from London, miraculously walked away from the wreckage with minor injuries.

The plane came to a rest after the pilot deployed the aircraft's ballistic parachute system, which brought it safely to Earth.

Darren Lewington, head of operations at Gloucestershire Airport, outlined what could have happened if the pilot had not expertly landed the plane in a safe spot.

"In the worst case scenario, it is, of course, possible for a plane to crash into a building," he said. "But that is extremely unlikely and these incidents are exceptionally rare.

"There is a much greater likelihood, as a member of the public, of having your house struck by a car than an airplane."

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The plane landed in a back garden belonging to Karen Dean and her husband Mike























The pilot (circled) is led away from the aircraft after it crashed in the garden