Rans S6-ESD XL Coyote II, G-MZBD, 22 August 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Sport aviation and balloons
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
22 August 2009
Aircraft type:
Rans S6-ESD XL Coyote II
Location:
Runway 15, Felixkirk Airfield, North Yorkshire
Registration:
G-MZBD

Rans S6-ESD XL Coyote II, G-MZBD

Summary:

The pilot reported that he was making a full-flap approach to Runway 15, which is 500 m long, with a grass surface. The wind was variable between 220°/270° at 5-10 kt. He landed long and was unable to prevent the aircraft from colliding with a boundary hedge and fence. He considered that his lack of familiarity with the aircraft type and the airfield were contributory to the accident.

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