AAIB investigation to Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur, G-AYLL

Loss of control on the ground and rear fuselage failure, Lee-on-the-Solent Airfield, 4 November 2014

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 May 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 November 2014
• Aircraft type: Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur
• Location: Lee-on-the-Solent Airfield, Hampshire
• Registration: G-AYLL

Summary:

Following an apparently normal touchdown, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft, which departed onto the grass beside the runway. Inspection revealed a major failure of the rear fuselage. Although some deterioration of the wooden structure was present, it could not be determined whether this had been a causal factor in the loss of control or a consequence of the ground manoeuvre.

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Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur, G-AYLL

Published 14 May 2015