AAIB investigation to Midget Mustang, G-AWIR

Loss of control and descent in to a wood near Spanhoe Airfield, Northamptonshire, 21 July 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 13 December 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 July 2019
• Aircraft type: Midget Mustang
• Location: Woods near Spanhoe Airfield, Northamptonshire
• Registration: G-AWIR

Summary:

The pilot overflew the airfield to assess conditions before deciding whether to land. During the pull-up and bank that followed, the aircraft departed controlled flight and descended in to a nearby wood. The pilot was seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

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Midget Mustang, G-AWIR 12-2019

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Published 13 December 2019