AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CDSW

Loss of control on landing, Deanland Airfield, East Sussex, 5 April 2019.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
14 November 2019
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
5 April 2019
Aircraft type:
Ikarus C42 FB80
Location:
Deanland Airfield, East Sussex
Registration:
G-CDSW

Summary:

The pilot lost control during an unexpectedly strong crosswind landing and crashed into a hedge.

Bulletin correction:

A correction was issued concerning this report prior to publication on 14 November 2019. A copy of the correction also appeared in the December 2019 Bulletin can be downloaded below.

Download amended report:

Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CDSW 11-19

Download correction:

Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CDSW Correction

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