Flight Design CTSW, G-CFAZ, 8 October 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
8 October 2008
Aircraft type:
Flight Design CTSW
Location:
Saddleworth Moor, Lancashire
Registration:
G-CFAZ

Flight Design CTSW, G-CFAZ

Summary:

The pilot was flying from Manchester Barton to Shacklewell Lodge, a small private airstrip near RAF Cottesmore. To the east of Manchester the aircraft descended rapidly and crashed into the ground at Saddleworth Moor, probably as a result of a loss of control following an inadvertent entry into cloud. One Safety Recommendation is made, concerning baggage restraints.

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