Mainair Sports Blade 912, G-BZDD, 20 April 2013

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

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 20 April 2013
• Aircraft type: Mainair Sports Blade 912
• Location: Scone Airfield, Perth
• Registration: G-BZDD

Mainair Sports Blade 912, G-BZDD

Summary:

At a late stage of the approach to Runway 27 at Scone Airfield, the student pilot encountered a significant change in wind, which was reported as being from 250° at 8 kt. The aircraft was pushed left then right, and the pilot applied full power in an attempt to go-around. However, the aircraft sank and struck the runway before veering off to the right. The pilot, who was wearing a lap harness and protective helmet, was uninjured.

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Mainair Sports Blade 912 G-BZDD 06-13.pdf (55.57 kb)

Published 10 December 2014