AAIB investigation to Jodel DR1050-M1 Sicile Record, G-CIYB

Loss of control after striking hedge during approach to land, private airstrip, Gilford, County Down, 8 June 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 November 2018

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 June 2018
• Aircraft type: Jodel DR1050-M1 Sicile Record
• Location: Private airstrip, Gilford, County Down
• Registration: G-CIYB

Summary:

The pilot lost control of the aircraft when it struck a hedge while approaching to land on a short runway at his private airstrip. The aircraft struck the ground and incurred extensive damage. Following this accident, the pilot intends to remove the hedge from the runway undershoot and hopes to increase the length of the airstrip.

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Jodel DR1050-M1 Sicile Record, G-CIYB 11-18

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Published 8 November 2018