Durine D.31 Turbulent, G-APTZ, 15 March 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 March 2008
• Aircraft type: Durine D.31 Turbulent
• Location: Headcorn Airfield, Kent
• Registration: G-APTZ

Durine D.31 Turbulent, G-APTZ

Summary:

During a display practice which involved flying at approximately 5 ft above the ground under a line of bunting, the aircraft probably encountered a disturbed air mass that resulted in an uncommanded change of flight path. The pilot was unable to recover the aircraft before it impacted the ground.

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Published 10 December 2014