AAIB investigation to SZD-51-1 ‘Junior’ glider, G-CLJK and Cessna 150L, G-CSFC

Mid-air collision, 7.5 nm south of Leicester Airport, 4 December 2016.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing, Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 December 2016
• Aircraft type: SZD-51-1 ‘Junior’ glider and Cessna 150L
• Location: 4 December 2016 7.5 nm south of Leicester Airport
• Registration: G-CLJK and G-CSFC

Summary:

Two aircraft collided in VFR conditions in Class G airspace; neither aircraft was receiving an ATC service. The investigation concluded that neither pilot saw the other aircraft in sufficient time to take effective avoiding action.

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Published 14 September 2017