De Havilland DH53 Humming Bird, G-EBHX, 1 July 2012

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
1 July 2012
Aircraft type:
De Havilland DH53 Humming Bird
Location:
Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire
Registration:
G-EBHX

De Havilland DH53 Humming Bird, G-EBHX

Summary:

The pilot lost control of the aircraft in gusty wind conditions during a re-familiarisation flight. There was insufficient height in which to recover and the aircraft impacted the ground, causing the pilot to receive fatal injuries.

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