AAIB investigation to Jodel D117A, G-AZII

Hard landing, Full Sutton Airfield, York, 8 April 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 16 April 2020

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 April 2019
• Aircraft type: Jodel D117A
• Location: Full Sutton Airfield, York
• Registration: G-AZII

Summary:

The aircraft landed heavily when the pilot’s prosthetic adapter disconnected from the control column late in the approach. The pilot was unhurt.

The pilot has since modified the interface between the prosthetic adapter and the aircraft control column. The UK CAA has amended the medical certification pathway for pilots with musculoskeletal disability to include an engineering assessment of interface between any prosthesis and the aircraft flying controls.

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Jodel D117A, G-AZII 05-20

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Published 16 April 2020