Cessna T303 Crusader, N289CW, 4 September 2013

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 September 2013
• Aircraft type: Cessna T303 Crusader
• Location: Approximately 5 nm from Jersey Airport, Channel Islands
• Registration: N289CW

Cessna T303 Crusader, N289CW

Summary:

The aircraft was on a VFR flight from Dinan, France, to Jersey, Channel Islands and had joined the circuit on right base for Runway 09 at Jersey Airport. The aircraft turned onto the runway heading and was slightly left of the runway centreline. The aircraft commenced a descent and a left turn, with the descent continuing to 100 ft. The pilot made a short radio transmission during the turn and then the aircraft’s altitude increased rapidly to 600 ft before it descended and disappeared from the radar. The aircraft probably stalled in the final pull-up manoeuvre, leading to loss of control and impact with the sea, fatally injuring those on board.

Download report:

Cessna T303 Crusader, N289CW 05-14.pdf (319.64 kb)

Published 10 December 2014