AAIB investigation to Beech B55 Baron, SE-EXW

Precautionary landing after reporting a rudder restriction in flight, Abbotsley (Rectory Farm) Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 29 August 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 January 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 29 August 2016
• Aircraft type: Beech B55 Baron
• Location: Abbotsley (Rectory Farm) Airfield, Cambridgeshire
• Registration: SE-EXW

Summary:

During a flight from Belgium to Northern Ireland, the pilot reported a rudder restriction and made a precautionary landing at Rectory Farm Airfield. However, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft within the runway length available causing substantial damage to the aircraft.

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Published 12 January 2017