Jodel D117A, G-BEDD, 10 July 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 July 2013
• Aircraft type: Jodel D117A
• Location: Abbots Bromley Airfield, Staffordshire
• Registration: G-BEDD

Jodel D117A, G-BEDD

Summary:

Whilst attempting to land at Abbots Bromley airfield the aircraft encountered a downdraft that caused it to lose height. Despite the pilot applying full power the aircraft landed short of the runway, colliding with two hedges before coming to rest inverted. It is likely that the downdraft resulted from a combination of the local topography and turbulence from nearby trees. The pilot’s lack of familiarity with the aircraft type may also have been a factor.

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Published 10 December 2014