AAIB investigation to Skyranger 912(2), G-CCDH

Inverted during precautionary landing in a field of standing crop, Filey, North Yorkshire, 5 July 2017.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 December 2017

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 5 July 2017
• Aircraft type: Skyranger 912(2)
• Location: Filey, North Yorkshire
• Registration: G-CCDH

Summary:

The aircraft was returning to its home airfield in unfavourable weather conditions. While performing a precautionary landing, the pilot identified what he thought was a field of stubble which turned out to be a standing crop. On landing, the aircraft flipped inverted but both occupants escaped uninjured.

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Published 14 December 2017