AAIB investigation to MA Scale F4 Phantom (UAS registration n/a)

Loss of control and collision with railway track, near Kenyon Hall Farm Airfield, Warrington, Cheshire, 16 September 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 October 2022

• Category: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 September 2021
• Aircraft type: MA Scale F4 Phantom
• Location: Near Kenyon Hall Farm Airfield, Warrington, Cheshire
• Registration: N/A

Summary:

A turbine powered model aircraft suffered a loss of control during its maiden test flight. It continued to fly beyond visual line of sight before crashing on a railway track and was subsequently run over by a passing train. Safety actions taken as a result of this accident include publication of enhanced guidance for members by the British Model Flying Association (BMFA). The model flying club also amended its procedures relating to flying turbine powered models.

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Published 13 October 2022