AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin DR400/180R Remorqueur, G-LGCC and Schleicher ASK 21, G-CFYF

Mid-air collision, Dunstable Airfield, Bedfordshire, 8 June 2018.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing, Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 June 2018
• Aircraft type: Pierre Robin DR400/180R Remorqueur and Schleicher ASK 21
• Location: Dunstable Airfield, Bedfordshire
• Registration: G-LGCC and G-CFYF

Summary:

During the recovery to Dunstable Downs Airfield (DDA) after conducting a successful aero-tow launch, the pilot of the tug aircraft, G-LGCC, became aware of a glider ahead of him at close range. The pilot bunted to pass underneath the glider but had insufficient time to avoid a collision. The top of G-LGCC’s fin struck the outboard leading edge of the glider’s right wing. Despite suffering major damage, both aircraft remained controllable and landed without further incident.

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Published 8 November 2018