AAIB investigation to Mainair Blade, G-CCZW

Struck hedge following loss of control while landing, Headon Airstrip, near Gamston, Nottinghamshire, 20 May 2018.

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 May 2018
• Aircraft type: Mainair Blade
• Location: Headon Airstrip, near Gamston, Nottinghamshire
• Registration: G-CCZW

Summary:

While attempting to land from an offset approach, the pilot lost control, and the left wing struck a hedge which was adjacent to the runway.

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Published 8 November 2018