Interim statement ‘Airprox, Piper PA-44-180 and Piper PA-28-161, Lelystad Airport'
- General
This interim statement provides an update on the investigation by the Dutch Safety Board into an airprox at Lelystad Airport on 5 March 2021.
Runway 05 was in use at Lelystad Airport. The two aircraft were flying in the traffic circuit. The moment the PA-44 turned to final for Runway 05, the PA-28 turned to final in front of this aircraft. Air traffic control instructed the PA-28 to make a go-around. Shortly after, the PA-44 also made a go-around as the landing gear was still retracted.
The investigation is exploring the following aspects: reconstruction of the traffic situation, pilot’s actions, and procedures and circumstances at air traffic control.
The process of collecting factual information has been completed. The final report of the investigation will be published in due course.
