AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300, G-OPFA and Valenta Ray X (UAS, registration n/a)

Mid-air collision between Pioneer 300 (G-OPFA) and Valenta Ray X (UAS), Upton-upon- Severn, Worcestershire, 5 April 2015.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 October 2015

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 April 2015
• Aircraft type: Pioneer 300 and Valenta Ray X
• Location: Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire
• Registration: G-OPFA and S037996

Summary:

While flying in uncontrolled airspace and in good visibility a remotely piloted model glider and a light aircraft collided at a height of approximately 630 ft. The glider sustained serious damage before crashing into a field. The aircraft sustained minor damage and landed uneventfully. There were no injuries.

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Published 8 October 2015