On June 26, 2024, a Piper J3C-65 'Cub' aircraft, registration G-BBLH, sustained damage at London Biggin Hill Airport after encountering jet blast from a Bombardier Global 6000.
The Cub's pilot reported that their aircraft was "aggressively" spun around by the jet efflux, leading to a loss of control and causing the left wingtip to strike the ground.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch report emphasized the need for proper aircraft positioning, as M-SFPL was not aligned according to yellow ground markings designed to direct engine efflux.
In response to the incident, the maintenance organisation responsible for apron movements has taken safety action to remind their operations team of the requirement to align aircraft prior to engine start.
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