AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk, G-BGSV

Loss of control during attempted night landing, approximately 1 nm north-west of Beverley Airfield, East Yorkshire, 10 October 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 18 July 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 October 2018
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk
• Location: Wilfholme, East Yorkshire
• Registration: G-BGSV

Summary:

The pilot and passenger were returning to Beverley Airfield, Yorkshire, after a day trip to Midlem Airfield, Scotland. Their departure from Midlem was delayed and consequently it was dark when the aircraft arrived at Beverley. The pilot did not hold a night rating. The pilot telephoned another member of the flying club and arranged for him to illuminate the touchdown area of the grass runway with the headlights of his car. The aircraft was manoeuvring in the final approach area when it was seen to descend rapidly to the ground. Both occupants were fatally injured.

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Published 18 July 2019